Courbouleix, Léon Lot n° 799

COURBOULEIX, Léon Le vieux port de Marseille. Scenes from life. Twelve original color etchings [...] presented by Clément-Janin. Paris Éditions d'art de L'Intermédiaire du Bibliophile 1927 In-f°. Folded, in illus. cover and publisher's flap wallet (rubbing with a few superficial tears to the portfolio). In burgundy semi-leather slipcase with later stripes. Fine copy. Only edition of 12 color etchings, depicting atmospheric scenes of public houses, with an introduction by Clément-Janin. Edition of 100 numbered copies, one of 10 on hollande Van Gelder à la forme (2nd paper after 5 japons, no. 8) with 2 states of the plates: definitive and in black with remarks. The copperplates were scratched after the print run. Ref. Mahé I:529-530. - Carteret IV:107. Prov. J.K. Pojezdný (ex-eroticis). Joint: 2 old postcards illuminated with b/w photographic views of alleys in old Marseille with filles de joie. [C. 1920]. Spines divided, one not sent (3 pcs)