Lot 20 Le Sourire French Magazines 1920-23 Art Deco Pin-Up Humor Paris F2

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Large lot of approximately 20 original issues of the French illustrated magazine Le Sourire, dating from 1920 through 1923. Le Sourire combined Parisian humor, beauty, fashion, theater and risqué artwork. These issues feature outstanding Jazz Age cover designs with Art Deco typography, fashionable women, romantic scenes, dancers and satirical illustrations. Dates and issue numbers visible include: * November 4, 1920 — No. 183 * November 25, 1920 — No. 186 * December 16, 1920 — No. 189 * January 27, 1921 — No. 195 * February 3, 1921 — No. 196 * April 28, 1921 — No. 208 * June 30, 1921 — No. 217 * January 19, 1922 — No. 246 * May 25, 1922 — No. 264 * August 17, 1922 — No. 276 * October–November 1922 issues * November 1923 issues * Additional issues shown The collection includes colorful illustrated covers, photographic stage imagery and period French advertising. One cover depicts the Dolly Sisters at the Palace. Condition varies with toning, foxing, stains, edge tears, creases, spine splitting, small losses and other age-related wear. Some covers or pages may be loose or separated. Completeness of every issue has not been verified. Sold together as one lot exactly as photographed. Excellent collection for enthusiasts of Art Deco, Jazz Age Paris, French illustration, pin-up art, fashion and vintage humor magazines.

• Publisher: Le Sourire
• Year: 1920
• Condition: Very Good

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