Louis Pergaud — La Guerre Des Boutons

Bruxelles , Aux Editions du Nord Albert Pamentier , 1942. First edition. Leather. A striking copy of this limited edition of Louis Pergaud's successful novel, the first edition to feature illustrations by J. Touchet. A lovely copy of this limited edition novel by Louis Pergaud, describing the 'war' between two gangs from rival villages in the countryside of the Franche-Comte. Told from the point of view of the children from Longeverne, the novel promotes anti-militarism. Originally published in 1912, this copy is the first edition to feature colourful illustrations by J. Touchet. In the 'Literary Glories' series, in the original French. One of one thousand and thirty copies printed on Velin Superieur Astra, the present number two hundred and eighteen. In a charming half morocco binding over marbled boards, with striking decorative endpapers. The original colourful wraps and spine are bound in with the volume. Rebound in a half morocco binding over marbled boards with gilt to the top edge and striking decorative endpapers. The original wraps are bound in with the volume. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. With colourful illustrations by J. Touchet. Fine . Ill.: J. Touchet. Fine .