Primer. Published by the Documentation Office... Lot 21

Primer. Published by the Documentation Office of the Head of State. 1943. Draeger, Montrouge printing. In-12 square (14 x 14 cm). (56) pp. : blue, white, pink strong paper covers, silver francisques on the first one, silver francisque in a blue and pink square on the second one. Unique edition. Alphabet illustrated by the photograph to the glory of Marshal Pétain. A first page of white alphabet on blue background and one letter of the alphabet per double page. The letter on red background is placed in a frame of the same letter repeated on blue background. A quality of the marshal begins with this initial and, opposite, a picture of the marshal qualifies it. A for Love and the marshal close to the flag of the French Republic, B for Wheat and the marshal close to a sheaf of wheat, C for Caress and the marshal caressing a sheep, etc. A white alphabet plate on a pink background finishes the work. Perfect condition, a very small tear on the last alphabet page.