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279 - SERRIGNY (General Bernard). Reflections on the art of war? A…
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Estimate €300 - €400
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SERRIGNY (General Bernard). Reflections on the art of war? A choice copy in a binding signed by Marot-Rodde, enriched with a dispatch and signed letters. Paris, Librairie militaire Lavauzelle, 1930. Volume in-8 (195 x 120 mm). Bound in full mahogany morocco, smooth spine, 3 cold-stamped fillets on boards and spine, gilt stars on boards and the signature of General "B. Serrigny" in gold at the bottom of the first cover. Head gilt. Moiré satin lining. Half morocco folder and lined slipcase. (Binding signed Marot-Rodde). 208pp. The dust jacket rubbed, the rest in perfect condition. Third corrected edition, containing the complete text of the first edition published in 1918? An important work in French military historiography, written by General Bernard Serrigny (1870-1954), former Chief of Staff to Marshal Pétain during the First World War. It sets out the strategic principles implemented during the campaigns of 1918 and reflects on the evolution of the art of war in the light of the global conflict. A precious copy enriched with:? - an autograph signed letter from the author on the title page;? - two autograph notes signed by the author, one dated 8 August 1944; - an original photograph of the Domaine de Serrigny in Haute-Marne, the General's family property. A fine copy, luxuriously bound, bringing together original and personal documents.
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About the sale Prestige sale - Antiquarian and collectible books
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Auction time 06/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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