[MAGAZINE - BIBLIOPHILY]. - Lot 142

[MAGAZINE - BIBLIOPHILY]. Le Portique. Paris: Rombaldi, 1945-1951. -8 vol. in-4, paperback, lined covers. Complete collection of this well-documented bibliophily magazine, illustrated with numerous hors-texte, published under the direction of Éric de Grolier. These precious copies are part of the deluxe edition, with the exception of number 4, limited to 103 numbered copies. They come directly from the publisher Éric de Grolier and are among the 3 copies hors commerce (not mentioned in the justification), justified B/C. In addition to the original engravings, they are enriched with original documents, as follows: n° 1 : - Original etching by Jean-Émile Laboureur (unsigned), - Publication brochure. n° 2 : - Original lithograph in colors, signed by André Marchand, printed on China paper, - Autograph letter signed by Jean-Gabriel Daragnès to Grolier, dated September 20, 1945 (1 page in-4): "It is with great pleasure that I received your magazine. For a long time I have seen many efforts made to propagate the beautiful book, but never have I seen such a fine success." n° 3 : - Two original etchings, signed by Gérard Cochet, - Typed letter from the publisher to subscribers, - 2 autograph letters signed by Pierre Mac Orlan, addressed to Grolier, dated December 21, 1944 and March 10, 1946 (2 pages in-8), concerning his article on Chas Laborde, - Photograph of an etching by Édouard Vuillard, reproduced on page 54, with on verso indications of measurements and the stamp "Bibliothèque Nationale Paris, Service photographie, cote du cliché 45-C-1488" (the rib number is in pencil). n° 4 : - Ordinary copy. n° 5 : - Original etching, signed by Pierre Falké, - Second copy of the contents page, with photograph of Paul Valéry on verso, - Corrected proof by Henri Charpentier of the first two leaves containing the poem "Arlequin", - 2 original photographs of Pierre Falké by Guy Le Boyer, reproduced on pages 27 and 41, with photographer's stamp on verso. n° 6 : - Original drypoint, signed by Denyse de Bravura, illustrating the poem "En Arles" by P.-J. Toulet, - Autograph poem signed by Robert Houdelot, entitled "Guitare", addressed to Bernard Thibaut of Editions Rombaldi, - 5 reproductions of the same engraving by Gus Bofa (4 in black and one in color), - 2 autograph letters signed by Gus Bofa, addressed to Mr. René Gas, director of Editions Rombaldi (1 1/2 pages in-4 and 1 page in-8), - Autograph letter signed by Pierre Mac Orlan, addressed to Grolier, dated February 26, 1947 (1 page in-8), concerning the article on Gus Bofa published in this issue, - Autograph envelope from Pierre Mac Orlan addressed to Éric de Grolier. n° 7 : - Original lithograph, signed by Luc-Albert Moreau, entitled "Les deux Grock", - Brochure "Sélection d'éditeurs et de libraires français". n° 8 : - Original etching, signed by Decaris, - Proof justified "Bon à tirer" and signed by Decaris of the same etching, - Autograph letter signed by Jean-Louis Vaudoyer, addressed to Grolier, dated November 5, 1950 (1 page in-4), concerning corrections to his article "Stendhal et Parme", - Autograph letter signed by Decaris, addressed to Grolier (undated, 1 page in-4), concerning the cliché of an engraving, - Publisher's autograph manuscript (1 page in-8 oblong), containing the text appearing under Alain-Fournier's photograph (page 46)... Very well preserved copies. Provenance: Éric de Grolier.