Charles Huard - Toute la Province à Paris - 1902

First edition of this gorgeous album by Charles Huard (1874-1965), composed of engravings enhanced in colour by hand.

Includes one on the cover of the binding and 22 plates in colour including two doubles and some drawings in black on the back of the double plates.

This is a selection of drawings that appeared in Le Sourire.

“Grouped in this way, they bear better witness to the artistic effort that inspired them. They are better understood, they acquire their true value, their scope, their decisive meaning.” (see Henri Piazza. Foreword of “Province.” 1902 p VIII ).

“A rare series overflowing with fantasy.” (Carteret. Volume V, p. 107).

Author: HUARD (Charles).
Title: ‎Toute la province à Paris.‎
Publishing information: Paris: Éditions du Sourire, [1900] vol. folio, 32 x 25 cm with 48 pp

Publisher’s bradel binding, plain cloth half binding. Both boards are illustrated, the front in colour.

Very good condition. Some light signs of handling on the binding, a small damp spot on the back cover. Impeccable interior.