764 - LES HOMMES DU JOUR. Annales politiques, sociales, littéraires et artistiques. [MEN OF THE DAY: Political, Social, Literary and Artistic Chronicle]

LES HOMMES DU JOUR. Annales politiques, sociales, littéraires et artistiques. [MEN OF THE DAY: Political, Social, Literary and Artistic Chronicle] Paris, H. Fabre, 1908-1913. In six volumes: 310 issues, 3 special editions, 6 editions. In six identical half-leather bindings. Gilt spines. Weekly caricature portraits of famous people of the time. Each issue features a satirical biography of a contemporary figure, written by Victor Méric under the pseudonyms ‘Flax’ or ‘Lux’, with caricature covers by Aristide Delannoy. Several issues are dedicated to anarchists and revolutionaries, among them: Charles-Albert, Lucien Descaves, Sébastien Faure, Francisco Ferrer, Jean Grave, Victor Griffuelhes, Peter Kropotkin, Maximilien Luce, Charles Malato, Octave Mirbeau, Émile Pouget, Paul Robin and Georges Yvetot. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.