Golden book of the bibliophile. First year 1925.... Lot 1224

Golden book of the bibliophile. First year 1925. (ex. n°224 of a print run of 2000 copies) - Second year 1926-1927 (not justified) - Third year 1928-1929 (ex. n°256 of a print run of 1800 copies). Paris, Chambre syndicale des éditeurs de livres d'art et de publications à tirage limit, 1925-1929. 3 vol. in-4, paperback, printed covers filled. Numerous illustrations and publishers' specimens, superb editorial achievement. The first year begins with a 3 pp. presentation by Louis Barthou and specimens from 27 publishers. The second year includes 6 pp. of preface by CLÉMENT-JANIN and 81 specimens (with black and color illustrations) from 30 publishers. The third year begins with Tristan DERÈME's poem "L'amour des livres" and then presents 111 specimens from 33 publishers, before ending with the Table méthodique des Livres d'art et publications à tirage limité published from 1924 to 1928. Spines of the covers of the last 2 volumes worn.