Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Novus 14: La Chaussure Nouvelle, le Cuir, le Sac et les Accessoires pour la Saison d'Été 1939 [WITH POCHOIR PLATES]

Vitrotto, G. and P. Gastaud (Illustrations by); Nervet (Illuminated by)

Paris: Typographie G. Avenel, 1939. First edition. Hardcover. Small folio. 98pp. Original paper covered boards, with gold-lettered color illustration pasted on front cover. This 14th issue of Novus, a handsome trimester periodical published in Paris by French distributor Novus, advertises the latest fashion novelties regarding shoes, handbags, and other accessories for the summer of 1939. With styles for women, men, and children. This work is splendidly illustrated throughout with no less than 39 striking pochoir plates on taupe art paper (some heightened in gilt), numerous duo-tone photographic reproductions, 5 leather and 12 fabric swatch samples. Models from the following shoe manufacturers: Marcel Bobet (Paris), Arnaud (Milan), and handbag models from Roney (Paris). Minor shelf wear. Previous owner's name and address on upper margin of page 2 (not affecting text). Swatch samples lacking on pp. 26, 31, 32, 35, and 36. Page 78/79 cut-out and missing. Text in French and English. Binding in overall good+ to very good, interior in very good, pochoir plates in near fine to fine condition. g+ to vg. Item #39561

Price: $650.00