BERTALL (Albert d'Arnoux dit). La Vigne. A journey around the wines of France. Paris, E. Plon et Cie, 1878. In-8, havana half-chagrin, spine decorated, gilt edges (Ch. Magnier). First edition and first print run of Bertall's illustrations: a frontispiece, 94 plates and numerous drawings in the text. A draughtsman, caricaturist and photographer, Albert d'Arnoux known as Bertall (1820-1882) "was a fervent disciple of Bacchus (...). Here, then, are recounted with a great deal of humour and easy-drinking nationalism (the only kind that can be tolerated) many anecdotes about our winegrowers, our tasters, our innkeepers...". (Oberlé). Ex-libris Fleury - Ex-libris A. de Saint-Lautent. Vicaire 87 - Bitting 38 - Oberlé, Bachique, 138.