Pseudonym of Gaspard-Félix Tournachon (1820–1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and balloonist. Signed book: Quand J’Etais Photographe. First edition, first printing. Paris: Flammarion, rebound hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 312 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, in French (translated): “To my friend Chevalier, from Nadar. Marseille, January the 1st, 1900.” Uniform toning to all pages, as well as some scattered soiling to signed page and original covers, and some scattered light wear and rubbing to boards, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.
