BRUANT, Aristide

Chansons et Monologues d'Aristide Bruant Paroles et Musique - Illustrations des meilleurs Artistes [Full series 1-150 bound in three volumes]

Paris: H. Geffroy, [c. 1897]. Théophile Steinlen, Uzès, G. Lion illustrations. First Edition. Half leather. 4to. Pp. 400; 401-800; 801-1200. Vol. 1 frontis. color portrait. Édouard Yrondy illustrated publisher advertisement facing the half title in each volume. Illustrations by Theophile Steinlen, Garnier, Charaire, Foucher, G. Lion, Uzès, et. al. Musical scores. Text in French. Uniformly bound in half red morocco over marbled paper covered boards, gilt spine titles between five raised bands, top edges gilt, matching marbled endpapers three-color bookmark ribbon bound in. Board corners rubbed, light stains to morocco, leaves moderately toned. Very Good+. Item #13168

Bruant (1851 - 1925) was a French cabaret singer, comedian, nightclub owner, and creator of the chanson réaliste. In posters by Toulouse-Lautrec he is depicted in his signature red scarf and black cape. A magnificent set.

Price: $450.00