APOLLINAIRE (Guillaume). Soirées de Paris. Paris, Recueil mensuel, 1913-1914. Reunion of issues 18 of November 15, 1913 to double issue 26-27 of July and August 1914. This magazine was of capital importance for the development of modern art and literature. It includes calligrams by Apollinaire, letters by Jarry and black and color reproductions by Picasso, Picabia, Matisse, Léger, Laurencin, Vlaminck, De Zayas, Gleizes, Metzinger, Braque and Le Douanier Rousseau. Autograph inscription in pen on cover of issue 25 "to Georges Hugnet ... in Paris Nov 12 - 1962". Bound in red half-maroquin with corners, smooth spine, title, author and date gilt, top edge gilt. (binding slightly rubbed). Expert : Mr Nicolas Asvisio - nicolas.asvisio@gmail.com - 06 47 79 88 52