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  • La Vie de troupier. Charges et fantasias, a pied, a cheval &. by RANDON (Gilbert).
    RANDON (Gilbert).
    La Vie de troupier. Charges et fantasias, a pied, a cheval &.

    Paris: Maison Martinet, 1856. First edition. A hardback collection of lithographic sheets, with and engraved title and 16 sheets, each containing a number of caricatures. Harback with red linen spine and marbled boards. Yellow sheet (identical to title) is pasted onto the front board. There covers are slightly bumped and darkened, but sound. The engraved title page has been restored where an area of loss (not affecting illustrations) has been archivally repaired. The pages are overall in good condition, with some foxing / marking to the sheets, but sound. The final sheet has a small area of loss to the bottom edge. Most other copies we have seen reference have 15 sheets of lithographs - ours has 1-16. 33cm…

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    Paris: Maison Martinet, 1856. First edition. A hardback collection of lithographic sheets, with and engraved title and 16 sheets, each containing a number of caricatures. Harback with red linen spine and marbled boards. Yellow sheet (identical to title) is pasted onto the front board. There covers are slightly bumped and darkened, but sound. The engraved title page has been restored where an area of loss (not affecting illustrations) has been archivally repaired. The pages are overall in good condition, with some foxing / marking to the sheets, but sound. The final sheet has a small area of loss to the bottom edge. Most other copies we have seen reference have 15 sheets of lithographs - ours has 1-16. 33cm x 25.5cm. Gilbert Randon (1811-1884) was a French lithographer and caricaturist, born in Lyon. He began his career after serving in the cavalry, moving on to work as a lithographer, illustrator, and caricaturist. Randon was a cousin of the renowned photographer Nadar, who invited him to Paris in 1851 to contribute to well-known satirical publications like "Journal pour rire" and "Journal amusant." Throughout his career, Randon was known for his humorous depictions, particularly of the French army under the Second Empire.

    . Première édition. Recueil cartonné de feuilles lithographiques, avec un titre gravé et 16 feuilles, chacune contenant un certain nombre de caricatures. Couverture cartonnée, dos en lin rouge et plats marbrés. Un feuillet jaune (identique au titre) est collé sur le premier plat. Les couvertures sont légèrement bosselées et assombries, mais elles sont saines. La page de titre gravée a été restaurée là où une zone de perte (n'affectant pas les illustrations) a été réparée par archivage. Les pages sont dans l'ensemble en bon état, avec quelques rousseurs / marques sur les feuilles, mais elles sont saines. Le dernier feuillet présente une petite zone de perte sur le bord inférieur. La plupart des autres exemplaires que nous avons vus comportent 15 feuilles de lithographies - le nôtre en comporte de 1 à 16. 33cm x 25.5cm. Gilbert Randon (1811-1884) était un lithographe et caricaturiste français, né à Lyon. Il commença sa carrière après avoir servi dans la cavalerie, puis travailla comme lithographe, illustrateur et caricaturiste. Randon était un cousin du célèbre photographe Nadar, qui l'a invité à Paris en 1851 pour collaborer à des publications satiriques bien connues comme le "Journal pour rire" et le "Journal amusant". Tout au long de sa carrière, Randon est connu pour ses représentations humoristiques, notamment de l'armée française sous le Second Empire.

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  • Les Cuirassiers de Lyon en 1914. by MICHOUD, Jean
    MICHOUD, Jean
    Les Cuirassiers de Lyon en 1914.

    Lyon: Librairie H. Lardanchet, 1926. First edition. Soft covers. Some pages uncut. Book covers and contents clean. 370 pages - 7 b/w plates. 200 x 150 mm (7¾ x 6 inches). Première édition. Couvertures souples. Certaines pages non coupées. Couvertures et contenu du livre propres. 370 pages - 7 planches. 200 x 150 mm

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  • Les Soldats de la guerre. Gaspard. by BENJAMIN, René.
    BENJAMIN, René.
    Les Soldats de la guerre. Gaspard. Précédé d'un avant-propos inédit de l'Auteur. Illustré de 16 Dessins Inédits de Jean Lefort reproduits en fac-similés.

    Paris: Imprimerie Nationale. Devambez, 1917. First edition. Limited edition (one of 300 on vélin from Blanchet frères & Kléber. White, buckram covered portfolio with gilt titles to the front board only. This has a pocket to the rear which holds (almost hides) the 16 beautifully reproduced paintings by Jean LEFORT. These are all in different sizes. In excellent clean condition. The portfolio is a little darkened and with some foxing to it. The book itself, also in cream, is in excellent condition. The covers are fractionally darkened only. Internally clean and tidy throughout. An excellent copy. [vii], 244, [ii] pages. 27.5cm x 22cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 762572111. BnF catalogue ref. FRBNF41623949. René Benjamin (1885-1948), was a remarkable…

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    Paris: Imprimerie Nationale. Devambez, 1917. First edition. Limited edition (one of 300 on vélin from Blanchet frères & Kléber. White, buckram covered portfolio with gilt titles to the front board only. This has a pocket to the rear which holds (almost hides) the 16 beautifully reproduced paintings by Jean LEFORT. These are all in different sizes. In excellent clean condition. The portfolio is a little darkened and with some foxing to it. The book itself, also in cream, is in excellent condition. The covers are fractionally darkened only. Internally clean and tidy throughout. An excellent copy. [vii], 244, [ii] pages. 27.5cm x 22cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 762572111. BnF catalogue ref. FRBNF41623949. René Benjamin (1885-1948), was a remarkable French literary figure of the early 20th century. A prolific author, he distinguished himself in diverse genres, from novels to plays, including portraits and pamphlets. His work, imbued with sharp social observations and satirical wit, bears witness to the upheavals of his time. René Benjamin's literary career was profoundly affected by the First World War. Seriously wounded in September 1914, he spent several months in the Tours hospital where he wrote "Gaspard," a novel that earned him the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1915. A tireless lecturer and committed polemicist, his career was marked by undeniable literary successes but also by political controversies, notably his support for Marshal Pétain during the Occupation, which brought him disgrace after the Second World War. Jean Lefort (1875-1954), was a painter, watercolorist, and illustrator, known for his dynamic compositions. Mobilized in 1914, Lefort served as a stretcher-bearer and produced an extensive body of work documenting life on the front lines. His war art includes over 600 aquarelles and numerous sketchbooks, capturing scenes such as aid posts, wounded soldiers, and daily life in the trenches.

    . Première édition. Édition limitée (un des 300 exemplaires sur vélin de Blanchet frères & Kléber). Portefeuille recouvert de bougran blanc avec titres dorés sur la première page uniquement. Il comporte une pochette au dos qui contient (et cache presque) les 16 peintures magnifiquement reproduites de Jean LEFORT. Elles sont toutes de tailles différentes. En excellent état de propreté. Le portfolio est un peu assombri et présente quelques rousseurs. Le livre lui-même, également de couleur crème, est en excellent état. Les couvertures sont légèrement assombries. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé. Un excellent exemplaire. [vii], 244, [ii] pages. 27.5cm x 22cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 762572111. Catalogue BnF réf. FRBNF41623949. René Benjamin (1885-1948) est une figure littéraire française remarquable du début du XXe siècle. Auteur prolifique, il s'est illustré dans des genres divers, du roman au théâtre, en passant par le portrait et le pamphlet. Son œuvre, empreinte d'observations sociales acérées et d'esprit satirique, témoigne des bouleversements de son époque. La carrière littéraire de René Benjamin est profondément marquée par la Première Guerre mondiale. Grièvement blessé en septembre 1914, il passe plusieurs mois à l'hôpital de Tours où il écrit "Gaspard", roman qui lui vaut le prestigieux prix Goncourt en 1915. Conférencier infatigable et polémiste engagé, sa carrière est marquée par d'indéniables succès littéraires mais aussi par des controverses politiques, notamment son soutien au maréchal Pétain pendant l'Occupation, qui lui vaudra la disgrâce après la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Jean Lefort (1875-1954), est un peintre, aquarelliste et illustrateur, connu pour ses compositions dynamiques. Mobilisé en 1914, Lefort a servi comme brancardier et a produit un grand nombre d'œuvres documentant la vie sur les lignes de front. Son art de la guerre comprend plus de 600 aquarelles et de nombreux carnets de croquis, illustrant des scènes telles que les postes de secours, les soldats blessés et la vie quotidienne dans les tranchées.

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  • Mobilizing Social Services in Wartime. A Symposium. by KUMARAPPA, J. M.
    KUMARAPPA, J. M.
    Mobilizing Social Services in Wartime. A Symposium.

    Bombay: Tata Graduate School of Social Work, 1943. First Edition. A collection of essays on important issues for social care in wartime. Edited by Kumarappa. A scarce item in itself. There are no copies available online at the time of cataloguing. This copy has a gift inscription to Lady Mountbatten. Original dust wrapper. A little marking and edge wear, with a mark particularly to the front cover. A little darkening to the wrapper. The book itself is in a good, clean condition. Slight darkening of the wartime economy pages. Gift inscription is neatly written to the front end paper. (Nb. Inscription is from the Tata Institute of Social Science - not Kumarappa himself). Edwina Mountbatten, Countess of Burma, was…

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    Bombay: Tata Graduate School of Social Work, 1943. First Edition. A collection of essays on important issues for social care in wartime. Edited by Kumarappa. A scarce item in itself. There are no copies available online at the time of cataloguing. This copy has a gift inscription to Lady Mountbatten. Original dust wrapper. A little marking and edge wear, with a mark particularly to the front cover. A little darkening to the wrapper. The book itself is in a good, clean condition. Slight darkening of the wartime economy pages. Gift inscription is neatly written to the front end paper. (Nb. Inscription is from the Tata Institute of Social Science - not Kumarappa himself). Edwina Mountbatten, Countess of Burma, was involved in Social Service and the St John's Ambulance during the Second World War, and remained very involved for the rest of her life. Her husband was the last Viceroy of India, and orchestrated the partition. This book was given to her about a month after partition. Jagdisan Mohandas Kumarappa (1886–1957) was an erudite scholar and a passionate social reformer. He championed the cause of social work education and criminology as the director of Tata Institute of Social Sciences. This was the first school of Social Work in Asia, and remains India's top school of Social work. 160 pages. 240 x 170 mm (9½ x 6¾ inches).

    . Une collection d'essais sur des questions importantes pour l'aide sociale en temps de guerre. Édité par Kumarappa. Un article rare en soi (il n'y a pas d'exemplaires au moment du catalogage), cet exemplaire porte une inscription de cadeau à Lady Mountbatten. Emballage original en poussière. Quelques marques et usures sur les bords, avec une marque en particulier sur la couverture avant. La couverture est un peu plus foncée. Le livre lui-même est en bon état, propre. Léger assombrissement des pages relatives à l'économie de guerre. Une inscription cadeau a été proprement inscrite sur la première page de garde. (Nb. L'inscription provient du Tata Institute of Social Science - et non de Kumarappa lui-même). Edwina Mountbatten, comtesse de Birmanie, s'est impliquée dans le service social et l'Ambulance Saint-Jean pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, et est restée très impliquée jusqu'à la fin de sa vie. Son mari a été le dernier vice-roi des Indes et a orchestré la partition. Ce livre lui a été offert environ un mois après la partition. Jagdisan Mohandas Kumarappa (1886-1957) était un érudit et un réformateur social passionné. Il a défendu la cause de l'enseignement du travail social et de la criminologie en tant que directeur de l'Institut Tata des sciences sociales. Il s'agissait de la première école de travail social en Asie, et elle reste la première école de travail social en Inde. 160 pages. 240 x 170 mm

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  • MORT DU CHEVALIER D'ASSAS. by CASANOVA. & LAURENT, Pierre.
    CASANOVA. & LAURENT, Pierre.
    MORT DU CHEVALIER D'ASSAS.

    Paris: Castrique, 1777. A nice, original copy of this antique engraving, showing the death of Chevalier D'Assas. Designed by Casanova, and engraved by Pierre Laurent. This scarce, if rather sombre illustration appeared in two formats. We believe this to be the original format, with a later edition dedicated to the King with different text below (the engraved image is identical). 36.5cm x 45.5cm tipped onto a slightly larger backing paper. The engraving itself is in good condition. There is a light fold to the centre of the sheet, and a small closed tear to the top 2cm of the engraving. Pin holes to the bottom right corner. Overall in clean condition front and verso. The backing sheet is a…

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    Paris: Castrique, 1777. A nice, original copy of this antique engraving, showing the death of Chevalier D'Assas. Designed by Casanova, and engraved by Pierre Laurent. This scarce, if rather sombre illustration appeared in two formats. We believe this to be the original format, with a later edition dedicated to the King with different text below (the engraved image is identical). 36.5cm x 45.5cm tipped onto a slightly larger backing paper. The engraving itself is in good condition. There is a light fold to the centre of the sheet, and a small closed tear to the top 2cm of the engraving. Pin holes to the bottom right corner. Overall in clean condition front and verso. The backing sheet is a little tatty to the edges. It is only tipped on by the top edge and could be trimmed or removed. The Battle of Clostercamp (Kloster Kampen) was a French victory over an Anglo-German army during the Seven Years' War.

    . Bel exemplaire original de cette gravure ancienne, représentant la mort du Chevalier D'Assas. Dessinée par Casanova et gravée par Pierre Laurent. Cette illustration rare, quoique plutôt sombre, a été publiée en deux formats. Nous pensons qu'il s'agit du format original, avec une édition ultérieure dédiée au Roi avec un texte différent en dessous (l'image gravée est identique). 36,5 cm x 45,5 cm, collé sur un support légèrement plus grand. La gravure elle-même est en bon état. Il y a un léger pli au centre de la feuille et une petite déchirure fermée sur les 2 cm supérieurs de la gravure. Des trous d'épingle sont présents dans le coin inférieur droit. Dans l'ensemble, le recto et le verso sont en bon état. La feuille de support est un peu abîmée sur les bords. Il n'est fixé que par le bord supérieur et pourrait être coupé ou enlevé. La bataille de Clostercamp (Kloster Kampen) est une victoire française sur une armée anglo-allemande pendant la guerre de Sept Ans.

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  • Napoléon. Raconte par L'Image. by DAYOT, Armand.
    DAYOT, Armand.
    Napoléon. Raconte par L'Image. D'après les sculpteurs, les graveurs et les peintres.

    Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1895. First Edition. Red buckram with a deep red leather spine. The buckram boards are bright, and have a crest with a gilt "N" to the front board. The spine is somewhat rubbed, but still sound, with gilt titles to the spine. Gold detailed end papers. A gift inscription to the first blank page gives a warm message to his good comrades "Les Prins Hesse. d'Amsterdam." Unfortunately we are unable to identify the rather flamboyant signature, but it was signed in Le Vésinet (near Paris). Although it seems to be in 1891, presumably it is an elongated 5. In addition to the dozens of illustrations, including paintings, busts, caricatures etc. are 22 full page engraved "hors…

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    Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1895. First Edition. Red buckram with a deep red leather spine. The buckram boards are bright, and have a crest with a gilt "N" to the front board. The spine is somewhat rubbed, but still sound, with gilt titles to the spine. Gold detailed end papers. A gift inscription to the first blank page gives a warm message to his good comrades "Les Prins Hesse. d'Amsterdam." Unfortunately we are unable to identify the rather flamboyant signature, but it was signed in Le Vésinet (near Paris). Although it seems to be in 1891, presumably it is an elongated 5. In addition to the dozens of illustrations, including paintings, busts, caricatures etc. are 22 full page engraved "hors texte" plates each with tissue guards. The book is internally clean and tidy throughout, without significant marking. IV, 500. pages. 29.5cm x 20cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 564709.

    . Première édition. Reliure en buckram rouge avec un dos en cuir rouge foncé. Les plats en buckram sont éclatants et arborent un blason orné d'un « N » doré sur le plat de couverture. Le dos, bien que légèrement usé, est solide et porte le titre en lettres dorées. Pages de garde ornées de détails dorés. Une dédicace sur la première page blanche adresse un message chaleureux à ses chers camarades : « Les Prins Hesse. d'Amsterdam. » Malheureusement, nous ne parvenons pas à identifier cette signature plutôt flamboyante, mais elle a été apposée au Vésinet (près de Paris). Bien qu'elle semble dater de 1891, il s'agit vraisemblablement d'un 5 allongé. Outre les dizaines d'illustrations, comprenant des peintures, des bustes, des caricatures, etc., on trouve 22 planches gravées « hors texte » en pleine page, chacune protégée par une feuille de papier de soie. L'intérieur du livre est propre et soigné, sans annotations significatives. IV, 500 pages. 29,5 cm x 20 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 564709.

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  • No Kiddin' ! by BRAINSFATHER, Bruce.
    BRAINSFATHER, Bruce.
    No Kiddin' !

    New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1945. First edition in scarce dust wrapper. Brainsfather was a popular British caricaturist, who has created "Old Bill" in the first world war. In the Second World War, he served as a cartoonist with the American Army, and this book is one of the results. Wrapper is darkened, and with some nicking and chipping to the edges. Still reasonably clean and attractive. The book itself is clean. The cartoons here, are drawn from his work that first appeared in "Stars and Stripes" magazine. The book was clearly printed just at the end of the war in Europe. To the colophon is a cartoon of Hirohito, labelled "He's next (and he knows it)". Unpaginated but…

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    New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1945. First edition in scarce dust wrapper. Brainsfather was a popular British caricaturist, who has created "Old Bill" in the first world war. In the Second World War, he served as a cartoonist with the American Army, and this book is one of the results. Wrapper is darkened, and with some nicking and chipping to the edges. Still reasonably clean and attractive. The book itself is clean. The cartoons here, are drawn from his work that first appeared in "Stars and Stripes" magazine. The book was clearly printed just at the end of the war in Europe. To the colophon is a cartoon of Hirohito, labelled "He's next (and he knows it)". Unpaginated but circa 100 pages. 23cm x 15.5cm.

    , Première édition avec jaquette rare. Brainsfather était un caricaturiste britannique populaire, créateur du personnage « Old Bill » pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, il a servi comme dessinateur dans l'armée américaine, et ce livre est l'un des résultats de son travail. La jaquette est foncée et présente quelques entailles et éraflures sur les bords. Elle reste toutefois raisonnablement propre et attrayante. Le livre lui-même est propre. Les caricatures présentées ici sont tirées de son travail initialement publié dans le magazine « Stars and Stripes ». Le livre a clairement été imprimé juste à la fin de la guerre en Europe. Le colophon comporte une caricature de Hirohito, intitulée « Il est le prochain et il le sait ». Non paginé, mais environ 100 pages. 23 cm x 15,5 cm.

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  • Nouveau Cours de Mathématiques, by BELIDOR (B. Forest de)
    BELIDOR (B. Forest de)
    Nouveau Cours de Mathématiques, a L'Usage de L'Artillerie et du Genie ou l'on applique. Les Parties les plus utiles de cette Science à la Théorie & à la Pratique des differens sujets qui peuvent avoir rapport à la Guerre.

    Edition: First Edition

    Paris: Chez Nyon, Fils, Quay del Augustins, 1725. Contemporary full leather binding, with six raised bands to the spine. Five panels decorated with gilt devices, and the 6th with a burgundy and gilt label. Marbled end papers. Complete with 34 folding plates. There is a curious vandalism to the title page and dedication page. An early owner has crossed out the name of Le Duc du Maine, who the book was dedicated to, and has coloured in portions of the Duc's crest. In the same ink is written "La livre ma coute 15 denier" (my book which cost 15 denier). To the following page (the dedication) again the Duc's crest has been defaced, along with his name, and several…

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    Paris: Chez Nyon, Fils, Quay del Augustins, 1725. Contemporary full leather binding, with six raised bands to the spine. Five panels decorated with gilt devices, and the 6th with a burgundy and gilt label. Marbled end papers. Complete with 34 folding plates. There is a curious vandalism to the title page and dedication page. An early owner has crossed out the name of Le Duc du Maine, who the book was dedicated to, and has coloured in portions of the Duc's crest. In the same ink is written "La livre ma coute 15 denier" (my book which cost 15 denier). To the following page (the dedication) again the Duc's crest has been defaced, along with his name, and several of the titles which pertained to him. The Duc was the legitimised son of Louis XIV, but despite this, was disliked by many who still considered him a bastard. The boards and spine are clean, A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with a touch of the cover rubbed. Inside, the book and plates are clean and tidy other than the sabotage to the Duc! Belidor (1698 - 1761) was a Frenchman born in Catalonia, an artillery professor at La Fère, whose work on artillery, engineering and hydraulics was widely disseminated in the 18th century. (24),560,(32) pp. 250 x 200 mm (9¾ x 7¾ inches). Reliure plein cuir de l'époque, avec six nerfs au dos. Cinq panneaux décorés d'appareils dorés, et le 6ème d'une étiquette bordeaux et dorée. Feuilles de garde marbrées. Complet avec 34 assiettes pliantes. Il y a un curieux vandalisme sur la page de titre et la page de dédicace. Un ancien propriétaire a barré le nom du Duc du Maine, auquel le livre était dédié, et a colorié certaines parties de l'écusson du Duc. Dans la même encre est écrit « La livre ma coute 15 deniers » (mon livre qui coûtait 15 deniers). À la page suivante (la dédicace), l'écusson du duc a encore été effacé, ainsi que son nom et plusieurs des titres qui le concernaient. Le duc était le fils légitimé de Louis XIV, mais malgré cela, il était détesté par beaucoup qui le considéraient encore comme un bâtard. Les plats et le dos sont propres, Un petit choc en tête et en queue du dos, avec une touche de la couverture frottée. A l'intérieur, le livre et les planches sont propres et bien rangés à part le sabotage du Duc ! Belidor (1698 - 1761) était un Français né en Catalogne, professeur d'artillerie à La Fère, dont les travaux sur l'artillerie, l'ingénierie et l'hydraulique ont été largement diffusés au XVIIIe siècle. (24) 560, (32) pages. 250 x 200 mm (9¾ x 7¾ inches).

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  • Oflag II D 1940 Block IV by DUBOUT. Lieutenant / JR Carme
    DUBOUT. Lieutenant / JR Carme
    Oflag II D 1940 Block IV

    Paris: J Dumoulin, 1944. First edition of this pictorial account of Oflag II D - a camp in the early stages of the second world war in Gross-Born (now Borne Sulinowo, Poland). Its inmates included French officers. phototypes by Georges Duval, Lithography by Mourlot Freres and colouring by Beaufumé. Although in many ways a decent copy, the paper spine is missing, so that the work is entirely disbound, with a front and rear soft cover. These are somewhat darkened. Inside, the pages are in good condition. Many pages uncut. Beautiful colour and single colour illustrations throughout. Text by Commander Mabileau, Lieutenant Dubout, Adrien Sadoul, Private Brunet, Lieutenant Canat de Chizy, Lieutenant Vidal, Charles Caussade, Lieutenant JL Aussel, Lieutenant Peretti…

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    Paris: J Dumoulin, 1944. First edition of this pictorial account of Oflag II D - a camp in the early stages of the second world war in Gross-Born (now Borne Sulinowo, Poland). Its inmates included French officers. phototypes by Georges Duval, Lithography by Mourlot Freres and colouring by Beaufumé. Although in many ways a decent copy, the paper spine is missing, so that the work is entirely disbound, with a front and rear soft cover. These are somewhat darkened. Inside, the pages are in good condition. Many pages uncut. Beautiful colour and single colour illustrations throughout. Text by Commander Mabileau, Lieutenant Dubout, Adrien Sadoul, Private Brunet, Lieutenant Canat de Chizy, Lieutenant Vidal, Charles Caussade, Lieutenant JL Aussel, Lieutenant Peretti de la Rocca. The work includes both illustrations and caricatures of life in the camp. 72 pages. 33cm x 35.5cm.

    . Première édition de ce récit illustré de l'Oflag II D, un camp situé à Gross-Born (aujourd'hui Borne Sulinowo, Pologne) au début de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, qui comptait parmi ses détenus des officiers français. Parmi les détenus se trouvaient des officiers français. Photographies de Georges Duval, lithographie de Mourlot Frères et mise en couleur de Beaufumé. Bien qu'il s'agisse à bien des égards d'un bon exemplaire, le dos en papier est manquant, de sorte que l'ouvrage est entièrement délié, avec une couverture souple avant et arrière. Celles-ci sont quelque peu assombries. A l'intérieur, les pages sont en bon état. De nombreuses pages ne sont pas coupées. Magnifiques illustrations en couleur et en monochromie tout au long de l'ouvrage. Textes du commandant Mabileau, du lieutenant Dubout, d'Adrien Sadoul, du soldat Brunet, du lieutenant Canat de Chizy, du lieutenant Vidal, de Charles Caussade, du lieutenant JL Aussel, du lieutenant Peretti de la Rocca. L'ouvrage comporte à la fois des illustrations et des caricatures de la vie du camp. 72 pages. 33cm x 35,5cm.

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  • On Swallowing the Anchor. by DUFF, Douglas V.
    DUFF, Douglas V.
    On Swallowing the Anchor.

    London: John Long Limited, 1954. First Edition in original dust jacket. A memoir written by Douglas Valder Duff, once a British merchant seaman, Royal Navy officer, police officer, and author of over 100 books, including memoirs and books for children. Red cloth hardback book, with a photographic b/w frontis and several other b/w plates throughout. Dust jacket is lightly rubbed and soiled, but in good shape. Book in very good shape, with some light foxing inside, and to page edges. Also includes a loosely inserted letter from a couple called Mac and Phyllis gifting the book to their friends for Xmas 1954. The letter reveals that Mac was going with his friend Fatty Duff - as the letter calls…

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    London: John Long Limited, 1954. First Edition in original dust jacket. A memoir written by Douglas Valder Duff, once a British merchant seaman, Royal Navy officer, police officer, and author of over 100 books, including memoirs and books for children. Red cloth hardback book, with a photographic b/w frontis and several other b/w plates throughout. Dust jacket is lightly rubbed and soiled, but in good shape. Book in very good shape, with some light foxing inside, and to page edges. Also includes a loosely inserted letter from a couple called Mac and Phyllis gifting the book to their friends for Xmas 1954. The letter reveals that Mac was going with his friend Fatty Duff - as the letter calls him - to Palestine in the following February at the request of the Israeli government. 224 pages 220 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches)

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  • Our Veterans of 1854: In Camp, and Before the Enemy. by [WILSON, Charles T.] A Regimental Officer
    [WILSON, Charles T.] A Regimental Officer
    Our Veterans of 1854: In Camp, and Before the Enemy.

    London: Charles J. Skeet, 1859. First edition. A rare personal account of the Crimean War, written soon after the events described. Orange red buckram, with gilt titles to the spine. Darkened to the spine and with some marks to the boards. Binding is a little shaken, with a slight lean. Pages are a little darkened, with some foxing spots. Errata. Adverts for recent publications to rear. [vi], 351 [i], [4]. pp The author (anonymous here but Charles Townshend Wilson) was with the Coldstream Guards. He purchased his commission in 1839, was an Ensign by 1842, a captain in 1846 and Lt Colonel in 1854. He served at Alma, Balaclava and Inkemann, as well as at the Siege of Sebastapol.…

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    London: Charles J. Skeet, 1859. First edition. A rare personal account of the Crimean War, written soon after the events described. Orange red buckram, with gilt titles to the spine. Darkened to the spine and with some marks to the boards. Binding is a little shaken, with a slight lean. Pages are a little darkened, with some foxing spots. Errata. Adverts for recent publications to rear. [vi], 351 [i], [4]. pp The author (anonymous here but Charles Townshend Wilson) was with the Coldstream Guards. He purchased his commission in 1839, was an Ensign by 1842, a captain in 1846 and Lt Colonel in 1854. He served at Alma, Balaclava and Inkemann, as well as at the Siege of Sebastapol. He received the Crimea Medal with 4 bars, and retired by sale in 1855. Died in 1887. 200 by 130mm (7¾ by 5 inches). First edition. A rare personal account of the Crimean War, written soon after the events described. Orange red buckram, with gilt titles to the spine. Darkened to the spine and with some marks to the boards. Binding is a little shaken, with a slight lean. Pages are a little darkened, with some foxing spots. Errata. Adverts for recent publications to rear. [vi], 351 [i], [4]. pp The author (anonymous here but Charles Townshend Wilson) was with the Coldstream Guards. He purchased his commission in 1839, was an Ensign by 1842, a captain in 1846 and Lt Colonel in 1854. He served at Alma, Balaclava and Inkemann, as well as at the Siege of Sebastapol. He received the Crimea Medal with 4 bars, and retired by sale in 1855. Died in 1887. 200 by 130mm (7¾ by 5 inches).

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  • Pas Compris by DURET, Guy-Georges
    DURET, Guy-Georges
    Pas Compris ou l'esprit montmartrois sous l'Occupation

    Paris: Éditions les œuvres françaises, 1946. Special issue of the magazine Chantecler in homage to Georges Merry, songwriter and resistance fighter, who died in after being deported during the occupation. A lovely collection of prose, poems and satire, each accompanied by a very art deco portrait of the author by the caricaturist Lebon. Blue felt covers embossed with silver text. Generally in very good, clean condition, but with rubbing and felt loss to the top edge of the rear cover. There is a faux wax seal (on plastic) attached to a velvet tab which hangs from the volume. Internally clean and attractive throughout. A very stylised Art Deco work full of Lebon's striking portraits. Offsetting / browning to the…

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    Paris: Éditions les œuvres françaises, 1946. Special issue of the magazine Chantecler in homage to Georges Merry, songwriter and resistance fighter, who died in after being deported during the occupation. A lovely collection of prose, poems and satire, each accompanied by a very art deco portrait of the author by the caricaturist Lebon. Blue felt covers embossed with silver text. Generally in very good, clean condition, but with rubbing and felt loss to the top edge of the rear cover. There is a faux wax seal (on plastic) attached to a velvet tab which hangs from the volume. Internally clean and attractive throughout. A very stylised Art Deco work full of Lebon's striking portraits. Offsetting / browning to the contents page, Otherwise clean and tidy throughout. Much of the material is dealing with the second world war and the occupation. 50 pages. 34.5cm x 27cm. André Lebon (1918-1996) was a French caricaturist and journalist. He became known primarily for his caricatures of theatre actors and political personalities.

    . Numéro spécial du magazine Chantecler en hommage à Georges Merry, auteur-compositeur et résistant, décédé après avoir été déporté pendant l'occupation. Un bel ensemble de textes en prose, de poèmes et de satires, chacun accompagné d'un portrait très art déco de l'auteur réalisé par le caricaturiste Lebon. Couverture en feutre bleu estampée d'un texte argenté. Dans l'ensemble, en très bon état, propre, mais avec des frottements et une perte de feutre sur le bord supérieur de la couverture arrière. Un faux sceau de cire (sur plastique) est attaché à une languette de velours qui pend du volume. Intérieur propre et attrayant dans l'ensemble. Une œuvre Art déco très stylisée, remplie des portraits saisissants de Lebon. Décoloration / brunissement de la page de contenu, sinon propre et soigné dans l'ensemble. Une grande partie du matériel traite de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et de l'occupation. 50 pages. 34,5 cm x 27 cm. André Lebon (1918-1996) était un caricaturiste et journaliste français. Il s'est surtout fait connaître par ses caricatures d'acteurs de théâtre et de personnalités politiques.

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  • Mocking military fashions
    Pas du tout!... c'est moi qui t'ai invité, et c'est moi qui payerai le régal by LASTERYRIE. Charles de.
    LASTERYRIE. Charles de.
    Pas du tout!... c'est moi qui t'ai invité, et c'est moi qui payerai le régal

    Paris: Chez Martinet, 1817. First edition. An attractive hand coloured caricature in the Calicot tradition. Three men in a Paris pleasure garden argue over who will pay the bill. "Calicot" was a mocking nickname for young drapers' shop clerks (commis-marchands en nouveautés) in Paris around 1817. After Napoleon's defeat, with military glory no longer available to aspire to, these clerks became notorious for playing dress-up: donning half-military coats, spurs, and cocked hats on their Sundays off and strutting through pleasure gardens like the Jardin Beaujon (famous for its roller-coasters, which is why one appears in the background here). Publishers such as Martinet mocked these clerks as vain, effeminate imitators of soldiers who'd never actually fought, deflating their pretensions to…

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    Paris: Chez Martinet, 1817. First edition. An attractive hand coloured caricature in the Calicot tradition. Three men in a Paris pleasure garden argue over who will pay the bill. "Calicot" was a mocking nickname for young drapers' shop clerks (commis-marchands en nouveautés) in Paris around 1817. After Napoleon's defeat, with military glory no longer available to aspire to, these clerks became notorious for playing dress-up: donning half-military coats, spurs, and cocked hats on their Sundays off and strutting through pleasure gardens like the Jardin Beaujon (famous for its roller-coasters, which is why one appears in the background here). Publishers such as Martinet mocked these clerks as vain, effeminate imitators of soldiers who'd never actually fought, deflating their pretensions to gentility and martial status. The lithograph was by Charles de Lasteyrie, but the original illustrator is unknown. Printed to stiff paper, the image is nicely coloured and clean. The paper is somewhat darkened. There is a closed tear to the bottom edge that could be hidden with framing. Image 13.5cm x 16.5cm. Sheet is 24 x 35 cm.

    . Première édition. Une caricature colorée à la main, très réussie, dans la tradition du « Calicot ». Trois hommes, dans un jardin d'agrément parisien, se disputent pour savoir qui paiera l'addition. « Calicot » était un surnom moqueur donné aux jeunes commis de magasin de drapiers (commis-marchands en nouveautés) à Paris vers 1817. Après la défaite de Napoléon, la gloire militaire n'étant plus un objectif accessible, ces commis devinrent tristement célèbres pour leurs déguisements : ils enfilaient des manteaux semi-militaires, des éperons et des chapeaux à trois cornes lors de leurs dimanches de congé et se pavanaient dans des jardins d'agrément comme le Jardin Beaujon (célèbre pour ses montagnes russes, ce qui explique pourquoi on en voit une à l'arrière-plan ici). Des éditeurs tels que Martinet se moquaient de ces commis, les qualifiant d'imitateurs vaniteux et efféminés de soldats qui n'avaient jamais réellement combattu, réduisant ainsi à néant leurs prétentions à la noblesse et au statut martial. La lithographie est l'œuvre de Charles de Lasteyrie, mais l'illustrateur original reste inconnu. Imprimée sur du papier rigide, l'image est joliment colorée et nette. Le papier est quelque peu foncé. Il y a une déchirure fermée sur le bord inférieur qui pourrait être dissimulée par un encadrement. Image : 13,5 cm x 16,5 cm. Feuille : 24 cm x 35 cm.

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  • Polska Karykatura Polityczna - La Caricature politique polonaise - Polish political caricature by LENICA (Jan); MARIANOWICZ (Antoni); SZELAG (Maria) [Editors]
    LENICA (Jan); MARIANOWICZ (Antoni); SZELAG (Maria) [Editors]
    Polska Karykatura Polityczna - La Caricature politique polonaise - Polish political caricature

    Warsaw: Spółdzielnia Wydawnicza "Czytelnik". A very nice set of these Polish political caricatures from 1951. Four language edition, with text in Polish, Russian, French and English. This is the Second Edition of this work, first published the previous year. The whole contains a stiff (and anonymous) hardback portfolio folder, which holds a 24 page introductory booklet, a stiff card title page and 71 colour or black and white card caricature leaves. Believed fully complete. Conforms to OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 829888778. All the elements are in good, clean condition, with a touch of darkening to the pages only. A little edge wear to the folder. The cartoons are mainly attacking the west, and the introduction acknowledges that they…

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    Warsaw: Spółdzielnia Wydawnicza "Czytelnik". A very nice set of these Polish political caricatures from 1951. Four language edition, with text in Polish, Russian, French and English. This is the Second Edition of this work, first published the previous year. The whole contains a stiff (and anonymous) hardback portfolio folder, which holds a 24 page introductory booklet, a stiff card title page and 71 colour or black and white card caricature leaves. Believed fully complete. Conforms to OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 829888778. All the elements are in good, clean condition, with a touch of darkening to the pages only. A little edge wear to the folder. The cartoons are mainly attacking the west, and the introduction acknowledges that they follow a "Common advancing front with Soviet Caricature." where the enemy is "The enemy of Peace" mainly identified with the USA. 21, [3] pp., [1], [71] pp. 295 x 210 mm (11½ x 8¼ inches).

    . Un très bel ensemble de ces caricatures politiques polonaises de 1951. Édition en quatre langues, avec un texte en polonais, russe, français et anglais. Il s'agit de la deuxième édition de cet ouvrage, publié pour la première fois l'année précédente. L'ensemble contient une chemise cartonnée rigide (et anonyme), qui contient un livret d'introduction de 24 pages, une page de titre cartonnée rigide et 71 feuilles de caricatures cartonnées en couleur ou en noir et blanc. On pense que l'ouvrage est complet. Conforme au numéro OCLC / identificateur unique : 829888778. Tous les éléments sont en bon état, propres, avec un peu de noircissement sur les pages seulement. Un peu d'usure sur les bords de la chemise. Les caricatures attaquent principalement l'Occident et l'introduction reconnaît qu'elles suivent un "front commun avec la caricature soviétique" où l'ennemi est "l'ennemi de la paix" identifié principalement aux États-Unis. 21, [3] pp, [1], [71] pp. 295 x 210 mm

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  • A rare French engraving of the American Revolutionary War
    Reddition de l'armée du Lord Cornwallis by MARILLIER, Clément Pierre. & SUNTACH, Antonio.
    MARILLIER, Clément Pierre. & SUNTACH, Antonio.
    Reddition de l'armée du Lord Cornwallis The surrender of Lord Cornwallis to the French and American armies.

    Paris: Marillier, C1784. First edition. An original engraving from the surrender of the British forces in America during the war of Independence. "Reddition de l'armée du Lord Cornwallis" is depicting the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, with the French and American forces assembled in a formal military scene. Cornwallis is shown to the left, surrendering to George Washington. In fact this was propaganda. General Cornwallis claimed to be ill and was not in attendance. General O'Hara presented Cornwallis's sword to Washington. This occurred on October 19th 1781. The lettering states that the design was drawn by P.-C. Marillier and executed under the direction of Suntach. This engraving is virtually identical to that published by Francois Godefroy and Nicolas…

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    Paris: Marillier, C1784. First edition. An original engraving from the surrender of the British forces in America during the war of Independence. "Reddition de l'armée du Lord Cornwallis" is depicting the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, with the French and American forces assembled in a formal military scene. Cornwallis is shown to the left, surrendering to George Washington. In fact this was propaganda. General Cornwallis claimed to be ill and was not in attendance. General O'Hara presented Cornwallis's sword to Washington. This occurred on October 19th 1781. The lettering states that the design was drawn by P.-C. Marillier and executed under the direction of Suntach. This engraving is virtually identical to that published by Francois Godefroy and Nicolas Ponce, which was recorded as "after Marillier." We cannot be certain if this was before the Godefroy / Ponce issue, but the lack of any other engraver's information would suggest it may be. The work by Godefroy "Guerre d'indépendance des États-Unis d'Amérique" was the first French book to mention the United States on the title page (Sabin 68421). Visible engraving is 17.5cm x 20.5cm. This is under passe partout and glass in a gilt painted wooden frame measuring 28cm x 32cm. Clément-Pierre Marillier was a French draftsman and engraver specializing in intaglio and etching. He was a close friend of Nicolas Ponce, who frequently engraved his work. Together they supported the French Revolution. Marillier died in 1808. The edges of the wodden frame has a little rubbing, but the engraving is in excellent condition.

    . Première édition. Une gravure originale représentant la capitulation des forces britanniques en Amérique pendant la guerre d'indépendance. « La reddition de l'armée du lord Cornwallis » illustre la capitulation de lord Cornwallis à Yorktown, avec les forces françaises et américaines rassemblées dans une scène militaire solennelle. Cornwallis est représenté à gauche, se rendant à George Washington. En réalité, il s'agissait d'une opération de propagande. Le général Cornwallis avait prétendu être malade et n'était pas présent. C'est le général O'Hara qui remit l'épée de Cornwallis à Washington. Cet événement eut lieu le 19 octobre 1781. L'inscription indique que le dessin a été réalisé par P.-C. Marillier et exécuté sous la direction de Suntach. Cette gravure est pratiquement identique à celle publiée par François Godefroy et Nicolas Ponce, qui a été répertoriée comme « d'après Marillier ». Nous ne pouvons pas affirmer avec certitude qu'elle est antérieure à l'édition de Godefroy / Ponce, mais l'absence de toute autre mention relative au graveur laisse penser que cela pourrait être le cas. L'ouvrage de Godefroy « Guerre d'indépendance des États-Unis d'Amérique » fut le premier livre français à mentionner les États-Unis sur la page de titre (Sabin 68421). La gravure visible mesure 17,5 cm x 20,5 cm. Elle est montée sous passe-partout et sous verre dans un cadre en bois peint et doré mesurant 28 cm x 32 cm. Clément-Pierre Marillier était un dessinateur et graveur français spécialisé dans la gravure en creux et l'eau-forte. Il était un ami proche de Nicolas Ponce, qui gravait fréquemment ses œuvres. Ensemble, ils ont soutenu la Révolution française. Marillier est décédé en 1808. Les bords du cadre en bois présentent quelques traces d'usure, mais la gravure est en excellent état.

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  • Scènes de l'invasion boche by GUYON, Charles.
    GUYON, Charles.
    Scènes de l'invasion boche

    Paris: Librarie Larousse, 1916. First edition. A scarce children's book with 11 engravings by H. Aurrens. Cream soft covers, with red printed titles and decoration to the covers. Stapled binding. The front cover shows a caricature of some soldiers, the rear cover has a list of other publications by the company. This work is work number 191 in the series "Les livres roses pour la jeunesse." Covers are in good clean condition. The book itself is in excellent condition, with just a touch of marking / darkening. An attractive work of children's propaganda. 32 pages. At the beginning of the volume the results of the major drawing and decorative design competition announced in issue 175 are reported. 18cm x…

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    Paris: Librarie Larousse, 1916. First edition. A scarce children's book with 11 engravings by H. Aurrens. Cream soft covers, with red printed titles and decoration to the covers. Stapled binding. The front cover shows a caricature of some soldiers, the rear cover has a list of other publications by the company. This work is work number 191 in the series "Les livres roses pour la jeunesse." Covers are in good clean condition. The book itself is in excellent condition, with just a touch of marking / darkening. An attractive work of children's propaganda. 32 pages. At the beginning of the volume the results of the major drawing and decorative design competition announced in issue 175 are reported. 18cm x 12.5cm. Rare, no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing. WorldCat / OCLC: 457515302 record only one library holding (BnF).

    , Première édition. Un livre pour enfants rare, illustré de 11 gravures de H. Aurrens. Couverture souple de couleur crème, avec titres et motifs imprimés en rouge. La couverture avant représente une caricature de soldats, tandis que la couverture arrière comporte une liste des autres publications de la maison d'édition. Cet ouvrage est le numéro 191 de la série « Les livres roses pour la jeunesse ». Les couvertures sont en bon état et propres. Le livre lui-même est en excellent état, avec juste quelques légères traces de rousseur. Un ouvrage de propagande pour enfants très attrayant. 32 pages. Au début du volume sont présentés les résultats du grand concours de dessin et de décoration annoncé dans le numéro 175. 18 cm x 12,5 cm. Rare, aucun exemplaire en vente au moment du catalogage. WorldCat / OCLC : la notice 457515302 ne mentionne qu'un seul exemplaire en bibliothèque (BnF).

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  • Scottish Parade in Paris July 1918 by LESUR, Henri Victor.
    LESUR, Henri Victor.
    Scottish Parade in Paris July 1918

    Paris: N/P. A skilfully executed ink and coloured sketch done by Lesur in July 1918. This is a tricky sketch to place, and there are two options. Firstly - the date the artist has written is correct, and this is showing a Bastille Day parade on the 14th July 1918. This is certainly possible, as there were significant celebrations that day in Paris, but with the war still a long way from being won, the focus was on patriotic support rather than military parades. It is unlikely that Scottish regiments were parading in Paris on this day, as they were preparing for The Marne Offensive, which occurred a week later. The other alternative, is that this sketch is commemorating…

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    Paris: N/P. A skilfully executed ink and coloured sketch done by Lesur in July 1918. This is a tricky sketch to place, and there are two options. Firstly - the date the artist has written is correct, and this is showing a Bastille Day parade on the 14th July 1918. This is certainly possible, as there were significant celebrations that day in Paris, but with the war still a long way from being won, the focus was on patriotic support rather than military parades. It is unlikely that Scottish regiments were parading in Paris on this day, as they were preparing for The Marne Offensive, which occurred a week later. The other alternative, is that this sketch is commemorating the "fêtes de la Victoire" held on July 14th 1919 and that the artist has wrongly dated the work. Scottish regiments certainly took part on this parade. The 15th (Scottish) Division and the 51st (Highland) Division were part of the British XXII Corps. Both stationed near to Paris and involved in The Marne Offensive. Good, clean sketch on paper. The paper is slightly darkened, and there are a couple of light foxing spots. The colour is quite subtle, but present. A simple celebration of victory by a significant French artist. The frame is an ornate gilt frame, with glass. In very good condition, with a few bumps / nicks to the the frame only. Overall in very good condition. Sketch is 19cm x 26cm, Frame is 25cm x 31cm. Henri Victor Lesur (1863-1937), was a French artist born in Roubaix. Lesur trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and was a pupil of François Flameng. He was active in the French art scene, particularly towards the end of the 19th century, and exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon from 1887 to 1895. Lesur's work is characterized by elegant genre scenes and portraits, often inspired by the style of 18th-century French artists such as Watteau, Boucher, and Fragonard. Lesur's paintings often depicted scenes reminiscent of bygone luxury and playful Parisian society, created as a form of escapism for viewers and collectors. He continued to produce art until his death in 1937. Lesur's work is sometimes signed as V. H. Lesur.

    . Une esquisse à l'encre et aux couleurs habilement exécutée par Lesur en juillet 1918. Cette esquisse est difficile à situer, et il y a deux possibilités. Premièrement, la date inscrite par l'artiste est correcte, et il s'agit d'un défilé du 14 juillet 1918, jour de la Bastille. C'est tout à fait possible, car des célébrations importantes ont eu lieu ce jour-là à Paris, mais la guerre étant encore loin d'être gagnée, l'accent a été mis sur le soutien patriotique plutôt que sur les défilés militaires. Il est peu probable que des régiments écossais aient défilé à Paris ce jour-là, car ils se préparaient à l'offensive de la Marne, qui a eu lieu une semaine plus tard. L'autre possibilité est que cette esquisse commémore les "fêtes de la Victoire" du 14 juillet 1919 et que l'artiste ait mal daté l'œuvre. Les régiments écossais ont certainement participé à ce défilé. La 15e division (écossaise) et la 51e division (Highland) faisaient partie du XXIIe corps britannique. Toutes deux étaient stationnées près de Paris et ont participé à l'offensive de la Marne. Bon croquis propre sur papier. Le papier est légèrement assombri et il y a quelques légères rousseurs. La couleur est assez subtile, mais présente. Une simple célébration de la victoire par un artiste français important. Le cadre est un cadre doré orné, avec verre. En très bon état, avec quelques bosses / entailles sur le cadre uniquement. L'ensemble est en très bon état. L'esquisse mesure 19 cm x 26 cm, le cadre 25 cm x 31 cm. Henri Victor Lesur (1863-1937) est un artiste français né à Roubaix. Lesur a été formé à l'École des Beaux-Arts et a été l'élève de François Flameng. Il est actif sur la scène artistique française, en particulier vers la fin du XIXe siècle, et expose régulièrement au Salon de Paris de 1887 à 1895. L'œuvre de Lesur se caractérise par des scènes de genre et des portraits élégants, souvent inspirés du style d'artistes français du XVIIIe siècle tels que Watteau, Boucher et Fragonard. Les tableaux de Lesur dépeignent souvent des scènes rappelant le luxe d'antan et la société parisienne enjouée, créés comme une forme d'évasion pour les spectateurs et les collectionneurs. Il a continué à produire des œuvres d'art jusqu'à sa mort en 1937. Les œuvres de Lesur sont parfois signées V. H. Lesur.

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  • Sino-Japanese Disturbances Souvenir Album. by TANAKA, Ryozo. (Ed.)
    TANAKA, Ryozo. (Ed.)
    Sino-Japanese Disturbances Souvenir Album.

    Shanghai: Huahe, 1932. First edition. This appears to be a deluxe edition for the home market as captions are written in both Japanese and English. The binding is in snakeskin, (probably faux snakeskin), with purple ribbon binding intact. Japanese titles to the outside and image of soldiers helmet and straw hat. 2 red & black maps, (one of Cha-Pei & one entitled "map of Sino-Japanese distuarbances (sic), Shanghai") + 48 pp. of black and white photographs depicting the Japanese invasion of Shanghai. Captions are in Japanese and English. Overall in excellent condition. There is a tiny loss to the top and bottom edge of the spine. Very small split to the binding edge. A couple of marks to the…

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    Shanghai: Huahe, 1932. First edition. This appears to be a deluxe edition for the home market as captions are written in both Japanese and English. The binding is in snakeskin, (probably faux snakeskin), with purple ribbon binding intact. Japanese titles to the outside and image of soldiers helmet and straw hat. 2 red & black maps, (one of Cha-Pei & one entitled "map of Sino-Japanese distuarbances (sic), Shanghai") + 48 pp. of black and white photographs depicting the Japanese invasion of Shanghai. Captions are in Japanese and English. Overall in excellent condition. There is a tiny loss to the top and bottom edge of the spine. Very small split to the binding edge. A couple of marks to the cover - but overall in excellent condition. Unpaginated but title, 2 maps, 47 leaves of photographs (printed on one side & 1 leaf colophon. 265 x 190 mm (10½ x 7½ inches). unpaginated but title, 2 maps, 47 leaves of photographs (printed on one side & 1 leaf colophon

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  • Soldats et Généraux des Campagnes d'Europe Occidentale 1944-1945. by SISS
    SISS
    Soldats et Généraux des Campagnes d'Europe Occidentale 1944-1945.

    Paris: P.A. Chavane & Cie, 1946. First edition. A nice copy of this collection of 70 water colours by Siss, accompanied by approximately 20 pages of text. The work is produced in folds, and is uncut (for the text) and the plates are produced on a Japon card. Soft wrapper. Held in a stiff card slipcase. Overall in excellent condition, with a touch of darkening and creasing to the spine of the wrapper only. The rest of the work is in beautiful condition. An evocative collection of water colour illustrations of the generals and men who had just fought the Second World War. Some of the badges of units are also reproduced, along with some of the messages from…

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    Paris: P.A. Chavane & Cie, 1946. First edition. A nice copy of this collection of 70 water colours by Siss, accompanied by approximately 20 pages of text. The work is produced in folds, and is uncut (for the text) and the plates are produced on a Japon card. Soft wrapper. Held in a stiff card slipcase. Overall in excellent condition, with a touch of darkening and creasing to the spine of the wrapper only. The rest of the work is in beautiful condition. An evocative collection of water colour illustrations of the generals and men who had just fought the Second World War. Some of the badges of units are also reproduced, along with some of the messages from generals at the end of the war (and naturally de Gaulle's message from the 18th June 1940). 24cm x 16cm.

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce recueil de 70 aquarelles de Siss, accompagné d'environ 20 pages de texte. L'ouvrage est plié, non rogné (pour le texte), et les planches sont imprimées sur du papier Japon. Couverture souple. Présenté dans un étui rigide en carton. Dans l'ensemble, en excellent état, avec seulement quelques traces de noircissement et de plis sur le dos de la couverture. Le reste de l'ouvrage est en très bel état. Un recueil évocateur d'illustrations à l'aquarelle représentant les généraux et les soldats qui venaient de livrer la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Certains insignes d'unités y sont également reproduits, ainsi que quelques messages des généraux à la fin de la guerre (et, bien sûr, le message de De Gaulle du 18 juin 1940). 24 cm x 16 cm.

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  • Attractive framed lithograph
    Soldier of the Preobrazhensky Life-guard regiment by BENCKENDORFF, Dmitri Alexandrovich
    BENCKENDORFF, Dmitri Alexandrovich
    Soldier of the Preobrazhensky Life-guard regiment

    N.P: N.P, 1889. An attractive lithograph of a Russian soldier. On the right side below artist's signature is lithographed in Cyrillic, "Бенкендорфъ". Under a pale orange passepartout. Under glass in a dark wooden frame with a gilt inner edge. Sheet from a series depicting the lower ranks of the Imperial Guard. The water colour, upon which this lithography was made, was presented at an exhibition in 1889. Frame and print are both in excellent condition. There are a few flecks under the glass. The visible area is 44cm x 20cm. The frame is 61cm x 36cm. Dmitri Alexandrovich Benckendorff (1845-1917 some sources state 1919). Russian / German Baltic artist and court official. Known mostly as an amateur artist and…

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    N.P: N.P, 1889. An attractive lithograph of a Russian soldier. On the right side below artist's signature is lithographed in Cyrillic, "Бенкендорфъ". Under a pale orange passepartout. Under glass in a dark wooden frame with a gilt inner edge. Sheet from a series depicting the lower ranks of the Imperial Guard. The water colour, upon which this lithography was made, was presented at an exhibition in 1889. Frame and print are both in excellent condition. There are a few flecks under the glass. The visible area is 44cm x 20cm. The frame is 61cm x 36cm. Dmitri Alexandrovich Benckendorff (1845-1917 some sources state 1919). Russian / German Baltic artist and court official. Known mostly as an amateur artist and society figure.

    . Dmitri Alexandrovich BENCKENDORFF Une jolie lithographie représentant un soldat russe. À droite, sous la signature de l'artiste, figure la mention « Бенкендорфъ » en cyrillique. Le tout est encadré d'un passe-partout orange pâle, sous verre, dans un cadre en bois foncé aux bords intérieurs dorés. Cette feuille fait partie d'une série illustrant les rangs subalternes de la Garde impériale. L'aquarelle sur laquelle cette lithographie a été réalisée a été présentée lors d'une exposition en 1889. Le cadre et l'estampe sont tous deux en excellent état. Quelques petites taches sont visibles sous le verre. La surface visible mesure 44 cm x 20 cm. Le cadre mesure 61 cm x 36 cm. Dmitri Alexandrovitch Benckendorff (1845-1917 ; certaines sources indiquent 1919). Artiste et fonctionnaire de cour russe d'origine allemande de la région baltique. Connu principalement comme artiste amateur et personnalité mondaine.

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