*THÉOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Le Mirliton. 9th year, from n° 101 to n° 142; 10th year, from n° 1 to n° 30. (17 March 1893-1 October 1894). One vol. in-fol. [287 x 385]. Covers illustrated with reproductions (gillotages) of drawings by Steinlen. Traces of vertical and horizontal folds. Yellowed leaves. A few rare surface accidents. Hardback imitation garnet cloth, spine decorated (slightly faded). The newspaper Le Mirliton, a weekly publication of 4 pages directed by the Montmartre chansonnier Aristide Bruant, was born in 1885. It is the emanation of the eponymous cabaret founded by the same Bruant at 84, boulevard Rochechouart. The anarchist chansonnier, a colorful character, "yelled" at the clientele who came to indulge themselves at his place. His newspaper had Courteline among its contributors. The front page was adorned with a drawing, most often by Steinlen (but also by Toulouse-Lautrec) and its content was based on Bruant's song texts. With an interruption between May 1896 and June 1903, the sheet was published until 1906. All lots in this sale are subject to an additional 5.5% temporary import tax. In the event of re-exportation outside the European Union, these charges may be refunded to the buyer.