MARTY (André). Printing and Engraving Techniques in the Twentieth Century. Paris: Published by the author, 1906. — In-4, 268 x 212. Dark brown half-shagreen with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head, untrimmed, cover intact (contemporary binding). A rare first edition of this study presenting the various engraving processes known at the beginning of the 20th century, comprising 8 chapters: Woodcut. — Chemical Relief. — Typographic Typefaces. — Intaglio. — Lithography. — Phototype. — Special Processes. — Papers and Inks. The text is accompanied by 40 plates featuring primarily reproductions of prints and examples of typefaces, as well as 11 original prints by Eugène Béjot, Jacques Beltrand, Edgar Chahine, Jules Chéret, Camille Corot, Léon Detroy, Fantin-Latour, Auguste Lepère, Jean-François Millet, Henri Rivière, and Pierre Roche. These 40 plates are printed on various types of paper (Arches China, laid, or vellum; Japanese paper, etc.). The cover and decorative elements are by George Auriol. Limited edition of only 100 numbered copies on Arches laid paper (No. 52). Spine and top edge of the front cover are sun-faded. A few scattered stains and foxing spots.