Willy [Henry Gautheir-Villars] (1859 - 1931). Anches Et Embouchures. Paris: E. Bernard. 1905. First edition. Album inédit. Dessins de L. Le Riverend. Photographies de Paul Berger et de Paul Boyer. Folio, 25 X 32 cm. 64 pp. Original illustrated wrappers, spine heavily chipped but holding strong. Overall good.

A good copy of this charming volume of illustrated musical verses by the popular French author, journalist and music-critic, who was husband of Colette. The Illustrations are of scantily-dressed ladies with musical instruments. 'L'orgue de Barbarie, La clarinette, Le violon, Le tambour, La harpe, La grosse caisse, La mandoline, Le piano, Le violoncelle, Le tambour de Basque, La viole d'amour, Les cymbales, Le clairon, La cornemuse, La flute de pan.