Lot no. 880
SET OF 1 ILLUSTRATED ALBUM AND 2 MAGAZINES. IN FRҪAIS. 1) PIERRE ÉMILE LEPRINCE-RINGUET (1874-1954) AUTOGRAPH JEAN DE BARALLE FRESCOES IN THE REFECTORY OF THE ÉCOLE CENTRALE DES ARTS ET MANUFACTURES, 1933. 2) Revue Le Touquet 1930, les échos mondains 3) Bal des Petits Lits Blancs, Palm Beach, Cannes, 1939. i) Frescoes in the refectory of the École centrale des arts et manufactures Poems on the frescoes by Jean de Baralle Autograph address signed ″Leprince Ringuet″. [S.l.], [s.n.], 1933. 1 vol. in sheets, unpaginated, in grey illustrated folder, preamble by Gaston Menier, dispatch by the poet, 12 colour plates reproduction of the frescoes and twelve poems on Minerva-Apollo, Vulcan, Prometheus, Mars, Neptune, Bacchus, Ceres, Hercules, Selènè, Pluto, Jupiter, Helios. Frescoes composed by Pierre Leprince Ringuet with the collaboration of Guy Ardilouze, André Gigou, Jacques Gauthier, Lucien Delabre, June-September 1933. Printed by Kauffmann on 20 October 1934, engraved by Demichel et Poquelin, Paris. 32.8 x 24.5 x 0.9 cm Good condition. Cover worn, small tear at head of 1st plate, scattered foxing, small stains on endpapers. ii) Le Touquet 1930, preface by Edouard Champion, Illustrated society magazine published under the patronage of the tourist office, literary and artistic supplement to the monthly magazine published by ″Les Echos Mondains″, the society magazine of Le Touquet 5th year - N°5. Preface by Edouard Champion This work was printed entirely on the printing presses of Marcel Popinot Popinot, publisher of the ″Echos Mondains″ of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Completed on 25 January 1930. Paperback, (1) (34), 86 (1) pp, numerous illustrations (some pastedowns), advertisements from the period, in and out of text. In French and English translation p.70 ff. 31.7 x 24.4 x 1.3 cm Cover worn (soiling, a few stains, tears), foxing, one illustration missing. iii) Bal des Petits Lits Blancs 1939, organised by ″Le Jour - Echo de Paris″ / Palm Beach de Cannes, 22 August 1939. Unpaginated spiral bound brochure, approx. 70 pp. in cardboard slipcase decorated with 3 small metal coats of arms, numerous illustrations, testimonials and advertisements. This brochure, printed on 21 August 1939, was printed in an edition of 300 copies numbered from 1 to 300, this one without number. Founded by Léon Bailby, the Bal des Petits Lits Blancs quickly established itself as one of the most prestigious social events, bringing together celebrities, patrons and artists every year to raise money for the charity dedicated to children suffering from bone tuberculosis. Case 27.7 x 24.2 x 2.5 cm Brochure 27 x 24 cm Worn slipcase, bottom detached, a few small stains, soiling, on the cover of the brochure, metal spiral slightly crushed at several points, without damaging the paper, some foxing. At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general condition report on the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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