Henri CHARLIER

First edition printed in 750 numbered copies on Auvergne paper.
Work illustrated with 66 drawings by Henri Charlier.
Handsome copy despite the half-title page and last endpaper partially shaded
Autograph inscription signed by Henri Pourrat to Jean Germe: "... au poète de Liesses et lions et de Simon le Magicien, ces feuilles vertes sans magies mais ressassées sous le pommier d'Auvergne et du Forez avec mon compliment meilleur." (...to the poet of Liesses et lions and of Simon le Magicien, these green leaves without magic but retold under the apple tree of Auvergne and Forez with my best compliments.)

First edition, one of 15 numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half vellum-style boards, smooth spine decorated with a painted portrait of a woman representing Madiette, marbled paper boards with moiré and gilt effects, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, contemporary binding.
Handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 725 numbered copies on Auvergne, only leading copies.
Pleasant copy decorated with illustrations by Henri Charlier.
Autograph signed by Henri Pourrat on a piece of paper Auvergne to Gilbert Kempf: "This book of the mountain and its people, - and he can make friends with them ..."

First Edition printed 750 copies numbered on Auvergne.
Illustrated book of 66 drawings by Henri Charlier.
Binding brown half corners, discolored back to two big nerves, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, preserved cover, Contemporary binding.
Autograph dedication signed by Henri Pourrat to Gilbert Kempf.