LES MAÎTRES DE L'AFFICHE. Monthly publication containing reproductions of the most beautiful posters by the great French and foreign artists. Paris: Librairie Chaix, 1896. - In-folio, publisher's illustrated dark green full cloth boards, cover preserved. First volume alone, prefaced by Roger Marx, of this famous and marvelous publication issued by Jules Chéret, then artistic director of the Chaix printing house in Paris. There were a total of 5 volumes, the last of which appeared in 1900. 48 of the 50 plates required are included. Missing is Chéret's drawing for the cover of "Les Maîtres de l'affiche" and the plate numbered 16 (English poster for "Harper's Magazine" by Beggarstaff), featuring artists such as Bonnard, Toulouse-Lautrec, Grasset, Ibels, Mucha, Steinlen, Willette, Crespin, Rassenfosse, etc. Bumps to head cover, some minor discoloration, scuffing and soiling to boards. Provenance: Max Lesourd, with bookplate.