[PHOTOGRAPHIE] [PARIS] Paul MORAND et BRASSAÏ - Paris by night Éditions des arts et métiers graphiques, Paris, s.d (1933) - First edition of this famous work of photography. Composed of a short text by Paul Morand and 62 magnificent photographs by Brassaï. Original binding with metal spiral binding, illustrated cardboard covers. Copy in fairly good condition, despite some flaws, including indentations in places at the spiral, small tears in the boards, and slight marginal staining on a few pages. A good copy despite these imperfections, for a fragile work. A must-have for photographers. Small square in-4, 74pp.

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