JEAN VERTEX (1904-1971) MAURICE UTRILLO (1883-1955) LE VILLAGE INSPIRE, 1950. CHRONICLE OF THE BOHEMIAN LIFE OF MONTMARTRE (1920-1950)

Paris, published by the author, 1950. Limited edition of 550 copies, this one of 50 reserved for the author, artists and collaborators, H.C. N°23 First edition with a preface by Marcel Aymé. Drawings by Lucie Valore. In-folio in a printed chemise illustrated with a drawing by Utrillo, hardback chemise with title printed in blue, and publisher’s cloth slipcase 38.5x28.5cm Mainly illustrated by Utrillo, 12 gouaches off-text, also with reproductions by artists of the period. Accompanied by an illustrated brochure, signed ‘Maurice, Utrillo, V’ ‘Exhibition, Maurice Utrillo, œuvres de 1905 à 1943, 31 March to 30 April 1944, Galerie O. Pétridès, Paris’ 19p. +6 (list of works exhibited). 23 x 16 cm