François Cali, Claude Arthaud — Sortileges de Paris
Paris, France: Arthaud. Reprint, first printing. 32 pp., 26 x 20,5. Condition: Very Good (VG). Very nice condition, still with original glassine wrapper and inserted illustration/dust jacket. Glassine wrappers have some edge damage on spine, also a 10 cm tear. First title page has some minor small stains, else fine. Without dust jacket (as issued). Reprinted 1956. Sortilèges de Paris is a photographic work featuring a diverse collection of images capturing the essence of Paris. The book includes works by prominent photographers such as Brassai, Robert Doisneau, Willy Ronis, Edouard Boubat, and others. This specific 1956 edition is a reprint that features black-and-white photographs (many in heliogravure) along with some color plates. It is bound in black percaline with an illustrated upper board and includes a pictorial dustjacket originally from the 1952 edition.