Book Paris au maréchal dedicated to Marshal Pétain. One of the first pages reads This book, dedicated to Monsieur Le Maréchal Pétain by the city of Paris, was written, illustrated, engraved and printed in the year MCMXLII. This book covers the entire life of the Marshal, from his time at the Dominicans in Arcueil to his role as Head of State. A collective work commissioned and printed by the City of Paris, with a total print run of 200 copies. This one bears the number 87. It has always been customary for the City of Paris to present a gift to the new Head of State. This is the reason for the creation of this book, all copies of which were given to the Marshal's office, which distributed them as gifts in different bindings or slipcases depending on the importance or rank of the recipient. Book titled Paris au Maréchal, dedicated to Marshal Pétain. First pages state "This book, dedicated to Marshal Pétain by the City of Paris, was written, illustrated, engraved, and printed in the year MCMXLII." The book recounts the Marshal's life, from his schooling with the Dominicans in Arcueil to his role as Head of State. A collective work ordered and printed by the City of Paris, with a total print run of 200 copies. This is copy No. 87. These books were distributed exclusively as official gifts, each with different bindings or cases depending on the rank of the recipient.