France Illustration magazine. Special issue, Summer 1947. Text in French. Measures about 11 1/4" x 15".

This issue contains many striking graphics and colorful advertisements. The cover is by Leonetto Cappiello (1875 – 1942), an Italian and French poster art designer and painter, who mainly lived and worked in Paris and is often called "the father of modern advertising" because of his innovative poster designs.

This issue also includes four tipped-in color drawings of fireworks from the 1600s to 1800s.

Condition: There is wear to the edges and corners of the covers, and to the top and bottom of the spine. The spine is has at least two nicks and is worn away about 1” at the bottom. The binding remains functional. There are no address labels, ink names, pen/pencil notations, or cut-outs.

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