[LOUBET (Émile)]. L'Union des sociétés de gymnastique de France. Souvenir des fêtes fédérales. Nancy: Ateliers de la maison A. Barbier et F. Paulin, [1902]. - Album in-4 oblong, fawn morocco, modeled decoration enhanced with gold, depicting on the first cover a gymnast carrying a flag, in front of which are olive branches and accompanied by the words "M. Émile Loubet, President of the Republic", and on the second plate a frame bearing the dates of federal holidays, surrounded by oak leaves, very finely chased clasp with Ginko leaf motifs, incorporating a medal bearing the motto "Courage Patrie Moralité" on the first plate, and the date 1902 on the second plate, smooth spine, gilt lace framing the inside, cherry moiré silk lining and endpapers (E. Destrées). Unique album, specially composed for the President of the Republic Émile Loubet, in commemoration of the federal festivals of the Union des sociétés de gymnastique de France, held from 1892 to 1902. Composed by the Barbier et Paulin workshops in Nancy, it features a title painted by Lorraine-based painter Edmond Lombard, a photographic portrait of the president, and 23 sheets of portraits and photographs of the various events, all incorporated in a unique, mostly painted decor. At the end, on 5 pages, are the autograph signatures of all the guests who attended the banquet on November 1, 1902, presided over by General André, Minister of War. Most were politicians (deputies, mayors, etc.) and union members. A superb copy in a binding in the purest Art Nouveau style, made in Nancy by E. Destrées. The boards feature a distinct intaglio decoration signed by Edmond Lombard.