HAMBOURG (André). 1. Berchtesgaden-Party. Text and illustrat - Lot 484

HAMBOURG (André). 1. Berchtesgaden-Party. Text and illustrations by André Hambourg. [And] 2. D'Alger à Berchtesgaden (1943-1945). Paris, Aux dépens de l'artiste, 1947. Two books in-4, leaves, illustrated printed covers filled, in the same folder and publisher's slipcase. 1. First edition. 87 black lithographs, including blue title vignette on cover, and 11 full-page lithographs. Limited edition of 985 copies and a few hors-commerce: one of the hors-commerce copies reserved for tributes. Our copy is enriched with an original watercolor and ink titled "Jour D.", dated 8.5.45 and signed lower right by André Hambourg; and an autograph signed letter from André Hambourg to Jean Bouret: "acteur de ces années 40-44, ces pages à ne pas refaire, ces dessins à publier d'un tunisien qui tenta de rester objectif... en toute affectueuse amitié". 2. First edition. 12 lithographs in black or color by André Hambourg. Limited edition of 460 copies, including a few hors-commerce copies: one of the hors-commerce copies reserved for tributes.