GEORGES GABRIEL THENON (RIP) (1884-1941) PAUL HUBERT COLIN (1892-1985) COCKTAIL DE PARIS LIMITED EDITION Paris, Éditions Demangel, 1929. ... pp. paperback, colour illustrated cover, Art Deco illustrations by Paul Colin, pages of advertisements from the period. Published in a limited edition of only 100 copies, this one unnumbered. Justificatif de tirage 50 copies of this work were printed on Helio Alfa, numbered 1 to 50; 50 copies on Vergé Baroque, numbered 51 to 100; 10 copies on Japon hors commerce, numbered I to X, constituting the original edition. Printed on 14 August 1929 by Demangel, master printer in Paris, 7 bis rue de l'étoile. In French Without dust jacket. Cover worn, tears, creases, inside pages browned, some pages detached. This collection is an illustrated guide to Parisian cocktails with recipes for accompanying dishes. A reference work on Parisian cocktails at the time, it is a perfect illustration of the cocktail culture and Art Deco aesthetic. Rip, pseudonym of Georges Gabriel Thenon French singer, cartoonist, librettist and creator of revues, best known as a master of the revue genre. His shows, performed by such famous artists as Mistinguett, Raimu, Arletty and Michel Simon, were staged in the most prestigious theatres in Paris. Paul Hubert Colin Painter, draughtsman, costume designer, set designer and one of the most innovative and influential French lithograph poster artists of the first part of the XXᵉ century. He came to prominence in 1925 with his poster for the Revue Nègre, which helped launch the career of Josephine Baker and propelled him to the position of leader of the modern school of lithographed posters. 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.