Idées Cadeaux de Noël entre 300 et 1000 euros

First edition printed by "Cercle nouveau du livre" before the deluxe edition by Julliard a few months later, one of the numbered copies, the only printing.

Very handsome copy complete with its rhodoid.

Publisher's binding in full green cloth, smooth spine, title and author's name stamped in gilt on the front cover.

 

A striking photographic portrait of Mistinguett by Walery with its studio stamp on the verso. A tiny pinprick on the right-hand edge of the photograph.

Inscribed portrait of Mistinguett, the queen of music hall, at the top of the photograph: "To Nenette, in friendship, Mistinguett".

Actress, singer and music-hall dancer Nénette (Jeanne 'Jane' Aubert) began her long and successful career in Mistinguett's revue at the Casino de Paris. From cabaret to Hollywood silent films and the Folies-Bergères, she played many roles notably with Michel Simon, Jean-Louis Barrault and Arletty, and played a theater adaptation of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"...

First edition on standard paper.
Minor tears of no consequence to the margins of the boards, spine slightly sunned with minor wear.
Signed autograph inscription by Léo Ferré to Caro Mame.

 

First edition, with no deluxe paper copies issued.
A pleasant copy.
Amusing signed autograph inscription by San Antonio to a friend : « Pour Jean, Michel, cette littérature à mords-moi la France. En toute sympathie. San Antonio. 1980 »