NICHOLSON (William). Almanach De douze Sports 1898. Study on William Nicholson and his art by Octave Uzanne. Paris : Société Française d'Éditions d'Art, [1898]. - 2 parts in one large volume in-4, 316 x 250: 16 pp., (1 f.), 12 plates, illustrated cover. Brick half-chagrin à la Bradel, smooth spine, untrimmed, cover preserved (Franz). First French edition, printed in an edition of 1,070 copies, of this fine album of 12 color lithographs based on original woodcuts by William NICHOLSON. These 12 illustrations represent the following twelve sports: Fox hunting - Hound hunting - Racing - Canoe racing - Angling - Cricket - Archery - Four-in-hand - Plain hunting - Beach golf - Boxing - Skating. The album is preceded by a study of William Nicholson by Octave Uzanne, illustrated with a self-portrait of the artist and several reproductions of his works. ONE OF 50 COPIES ON JAPON IMPÉRIAL. A very good copy bound by Osterman Franz, including his handsome label with the address of 28 rue Ampère in Paris, where he practiced from 1902 until his death in 1938. Spine slightly faded, minor rubbing to headpieces.