by Delteil, Joseph.
Paris (Aux Éditions du Loup), 1926.. 187, (3)pp. Prof. illus. in color pochoir. 4to. Fine boards, 3/4 celadon morocco gilt, by Creuzevault. Raised bands; t.e.g. Orig. wraps. and spine bound in. One of 6 numbered copies on Japon impérial containing an original ink drawing by Oberlé, from the limited edition of 358, printed by A.-G. LHoir, with coloring by Nervet. The drawing (with corrections in white gouache and printers instructions in the margins) depicts poilus driving through the countryside in an open car, and appears as an illustration in the book at the start of chapter III, La Marne.
Jean Oberlé worked for various Parisian newspapers and magazines, and was later known for his activities in World War II as a member of the French resistance, especially as a main speaker on Radio Londres, the Free French broadcasts of the BBC (Inventory #: B173717-1)
Jean Oberlé worked for various Parisian newspapers and magazines, and was later known for his activities in World War II as a member of the French resistance, especially as a main speaker on Radio Londres, the Free French broadcasts of the BBC (Inventory #: B173717-1)