Cognac
Paris: Remy Martin, (1962). Robert Doisneau. German edition. Softcover. Folio. Unpaginated (20 leaves). Stiff cardboard with attached illustrated dust wrapper, protected by modern mylar. Double-page frontispiece photograph. Fascinating brochure by Remy Martin on the history and making of Cognac. Profusely illustrated with b/w reproductions of photographs as well as 3 tipped-in color photos by Robert Doisneau. The images cover most aspects in the making of this fine Brandy, including the production of barrels. Brochure printed by Desfossès-Nèogravure and designed by Jean Abegg. Also published in a French edition. Text by Louise de Vilmorin printed on yellow stiff paper with b/w drawings on margins. Text in German. Corners bumped. Some wear to edges of dustjacket, light creasing and minor staining to back of dustjacket. Overall very good condition. vg. Item #47956
Robert Doisneau (1912-1994), was a French photographer noted for his unique depiction's of Parisian street life. His most recognizable photograph is 'Le baiser de l'hotel de ville', a couple kissing in the busy streets of Paris. Another famous photo by Doisneau's was taken on August 15th, 1945, in New York's Times Square of an American sailor kissing a girl in a white dress, capturing a 'forever moment' of two strangers celebrating the end of W.W.II.
Price: $275.00