SALIS (Rodolphe). Contes du Chat Noir. Paris, les arts et le livre, 1927. 2 volumes in-8, edition illustrated by Joseph Hémard with numerous in-text color illustrations. Preface by George Auriol. Limited edition of 1,165 numbered copies, this one no. 401, one of 1,100 on Rives tinted vellum. Bound in half red morocco with corners, smooth mosaic spine featuring a black cat composition under a starry sky, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved, signed Le Douarin. (spines sunned) Expert : Mr Nicolas Asvisio