Paris de nuit [Paris by Night] (First Edition) by Brassai (photography); Paul Morand (introduction) - 1933

Paris, [1932; 1934]; 1936 [but printed 1991]; [1932]. . 'Paris de Nuit. Paris, Édition Arts et Métiers Graphiques, [1932]': First edition, presentation copy inscribed by Brassaï on the first page with a gelatin silver photograph by Emiel van Moerkerken mounted on the front cover, verso (107 x 77 mm, 4¼ x 3 in); 4to (248 x 192 mm, 9¾ x 7½ in); black-and-white photographs printed in gravure by Draeger, light offsetting to first page, four leaves with Morand's text removed; photo-illustrated spiral-bound card covers, titles printed in red, wear to edges, handling creases, top and bottom tabs lost, Morand's name and the editor and series information on the upper side covered in black tape; Emiel Van Moerkenen's ownership signature and bookplate on the first page; [76]pp.'Voluptés de Paris. Paris, Paris-Publications, [1934]': First edition, the complete version with 46 photographs, presentation copy inscribed on rear cover, recto; 4to (271 x 209 mm, 10¾ x 8¼ in); black-and-white photographs… Read More