SAVOIE. Le MATAFAN, organ of the Savoyards of... Lot 10 2

SAVOIE. Le MATAFAN, organ of the Savoyards of Paris. Published monthly. Journal de savoie published in Annecy by J. Depollier et cie. 19 by 27.5 cm. N°1 to N°40, with N°56. Vintage brown half-chagrin with corners, 5-rib spine, decorated boards, gilt head. Binding in good condition, interior in very good condition. The collection began in September 1891, with N°40 from December 1894. Each issue is generally 4 pages long, with a section in Savoyard dialect. There is poetry, sometimes satirical, artistic information, news from Savoy, etc. This copy is packed with various documents: - Several menus or invitations to the Dinna du Matafan, including one with a poem describing the dishes. - A manuscript entitled La Chanson du Matafan, signed by César Bouchage. - A two-sheet manuscript, beginning with : Patiente, ma femme, signed Alex 93. - A manuscript of a dialogue, unsigned. - A manuscript entitled Le Matafan, 2 pages unsigned. - France & Savoie, patriotic song: lyrics on two pages. - A prospectus from the Cyclamen literary and artistic society. - A menu from the July 1892 Petiout Matafan, illustrated. - Four documents on the Colonie Savoisienne - A poem by François AYME for the Matafan of March 5, 1898. - Text of a song collected in Paris at the Santa du Payi (in Thones dialect). - And an invitation to the Gratin Savoyard dinner. The Dinna seem to play an important role in the cultural life of Savoyards in Paris. A unique ensemble. For those unfamiliar with Savoie, MATAFAN is a regional type of potato pancake.