Wallis Keene Editor (2 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine +. This is an anthology of cartoons from a variety of French magazines, among them: `Le Rire', `Fantasio' and` La Vie Parisienne'. There is a clear flavour of flappers and `art deco' and early century sensibilities. Lots of light risque stuff.Text is English. There is an 8 page introduction which talks about the history of cartoon commentary. 128 pages with one image/idea per page; in orange pictorial wrapper with orange end papers. Well made! Cond: This ONE is SHOCKINGLY perfect. Digests of this vintage are rarely this FINE. There are 2 soft corners, and one v. sm. scuff on the front wrapper. Red page edges. Very bright and very TIGHT. One name in ink -ffep. Page 22 asks: if a sheep eats white grass will it produce green wool? Page 19: " I advise you, young lady, not to hide anything."/ " But, your honour, that's why they arrested me." Size: 8vo. Various Illustrators (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Turqoise colored cloth on boards with black and gilt lettering to front, gilt to spine and line drawing of two women to front. Book is close to Fine, but certainly Near Fine with only flaw or marking being the stamp of prior owner, to half title page. Collection of essays, articles, short fiction and sketches and drawings by various authors. Unclipped pictorial Dust Jacket close to NF but at least VG. Very little scuffing or shelfwear. Green background with tilting and line drawings.…