LES ARTS DE LA VIE. Paris: Librairie Larousse, 1904-1905. - 21 issues in 4 volumes in-8, 220 x 143. Tan half-basane, spine ribbed, untrimmed (period binding). Complete collection of this monthly magazine dedicated to the arts in general, edited by Gabriel Mourey. A total of 21 issues were published, from January 1904 to September 1905. Many renowned figures contributed, including Georges Lecomte, Émile Verhaeren, George Auriol, Félix Le Dantec, Raoul Ponchon, Maurice Beaubourg, Paul Adam, Henri Rivière, André Suarès, Octave Uzanne, Maurice Denis, J.-H. Rosny, Elie Faure, Robert de Montesquiou and Marcel Proust. The publication also includes several hors-texts, such as a cameo woodcut by Auguste Lepère (no. 3), Henry Paillard (no. 10) and Franck Brangwyn (no. 11); a two-color lithograph by Le Sidaner (no. 4) and Francis Jourdain (no. 9); an etching by Edgar Chahine (no. 6); an original lithograph by Mme C.-H. Dufau (no. 8) and STEINLEN (no. 14); a color woodcut by Jeanniot (no. 12); as well as woodcuts by Paul Colin (no. 13), Tony Beltrand (no. 15), Paul Jouve (no. 16) and Raoul Du Gardier (no. 17). STEINLEN's lithograph is entitled Le Coup de Vent. It is described by Crauzat under number 261. There are two versions, or two stones according to Crauzat, each in a single state. This one corresponds to the second stone, made especially for the magazine, with the latter's monogram designed by George Auriol. A second copy of this lithograph, framed, is included. Used rubbing to bindings, two headpieces missing. Scattered foxing. Joint : - ALMANACH DU BIBLIOPHILE POUR L'ANNÉE 1900.Paris : Éditions d'art, Édouard Pelletan, [1900]. -In-8, dark green half-chagrin with corners, spine ribbed, gilt head, untrimmed, cover preserved (period binding). Crauzat, 616. Third year of the Almanach du bibliophile, the only one of the six volumes to be illustrated by STEINLEN. Each year of this collection was dedicated to a specific theme, and this one focuses on work. It received contributions from many renowned authors, including Sully-Prudhomme, Anatole France, Édouard Pelletan, Jules Claretie, Henri Beraldi, Gustave Larroumet and Georges Vicaire. STEINLEN created 31 wood-engraved compositions by Émile and Eugène Froment for this book, including a cover, 16 full-page illustrations, as well as various headings, frames and culs-de-lampe. Limited edition of 1,000 copies, this being one of 950 on fine paper, numbered and initialed by the publisher. Spine slightly faded, scratches to spine. Soiling and a small tear on the front cover.