SERRIGNY (General Bernard). Reflections on the art of war? - Lot 279

SERRIGNY (General Bernard). Reflections on the art of war? A choice copy in a binding signed by Marot-Rodde, enriched with a dispatch and signed letters. Paris, Librairie militaire Lavauzelle, 1930. Volume in-8 (195 x 120 mm). Bound in full mahogany morocco, smooth spine, 3 cold-stamped fillets on boards and spine, gilt stars on boards and the signature of General "B. Serrigny" in gold at the bottom of the first cover. Gilt head. Moiré satin lining. Half-maroquin folder and lined slipcase. (Binding signed Marot-Rodde). 208pp. Dust jacket rubbed, rest in perfect condition. Third corrected edition, including the complete text of the first edition published in 1918.... An important work in French military historiography, written by General Bernard Serrigny (1870-1954), former chief of staff to Marshal Pétain during the First World War. It outlines the strategic principles implemented during the 1918 campaigns, and reflects on the evolution of the art of war in light of the global conflict. A precious copy enriched with:? - an autograph letter from the author on the title page;? - two signed autograph bills, one dated August 8, 1944; - an original photograph of the Domaine de Serrigny in Haute-Marne, the general's family estate. A fine copy, luxuriously bound, with original and personal documents.