GÉNIAUX (Charles) - CHEFFER (Henry). La Passion d'Armelle Louanais.Paris, 1933. - In-4, leaves, filled cover, publisher's folder and slipcase. First illustrated edition of this novel set in Morbihan, which received the Grand Prix du roman from the Académie française when it was published in 1918. It is decorated with beautiful compositions in the text, drawn and woodcut in color by painter and illustrator Henry CHEFFER (1880-1957). Limited edition of 220 copies. This one is a nominative copy in addition to this edition, specially printed for the typographer Pierre Bouchet, who provided the flat tints and color prints for the illustrations. It is enriched with an autograph signed letter from the artist: "à monsieur Pierre Bouchet // en souvenir de notre amicale collaboration // bien sincèrement // Henry Cheffer", and the following items: - Original drawing of a view of Vannes, dated 1931 and dedicated: "à l'ami Bouchet // cordialement // Henry Cheffer". - 14 LAS and CAS from Cheffer to Pierre Bouchet, on the publication of the book, with several envelopes enclosed, - three fumés on chine of three illustrations from the book (wet). A very well preserved copy, despite the transfer of the illustrations to the facing leaves. Provenance: Pierre Bouchet. - Pierre Jean Mathan Collection.