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Lot 617: French Poster Book

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Lot 617: French Poster Book
<b>BOOKS AND PERIODICALS</b> <p> <b>617. Les Menus & Programmes IllustrÈs, by LÈon Maillard.</b> 1898.
8 3/4 x 12 1/4 in./22.2 x 31 cm
Published by G. Boudet, Paris
Hardcover book; in overall excellent condition. One of 1,000 copies printed on vellum.
Ref: PAI-XXXIII, 626
Explore the world of Parisian restaurant and theatrical graphics with the menus, business cards, invitations, programs and announcements contained in the 370 pages of this fantastic publication, featuring 20 full-color plates and over 200 other illustrations in both black and white and duotone prints. Artists represented include ChÈret, Guillaume, Bouisset, Cazals, Choubrac, Forain, Gerbault, Hermann-Paul, Ibels, Meunier, Mucha, Roedel, Steinlen, Toulouse-Lautrec and Willette. Some examples of the work contained herein: Mucha’s menu from a December 9, 1896, evening honoring Sarah Bernhardt, as well as his program for the actress’ performance of Phaedre on March 11, 1897, at the ThÈ‚tre de la Renaissance.
<b>Est: $1,700-$2,000.</b>
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