GÉNIAUX (Charles) - CHEFFER (Henry). The Passion of Armelle Louanais. Paris, 1933. — In-4, loose-leaf, cloth-bound cover, with the publisher’s slipcase and dust jacket. First illustrated edition of this novel set in Morbihan, which received the Grand Prix du Roman from the Académie Française upon its release in 1918. It is adorned with beautiful illustrations within the text, drawn and woodcut in color by the painter and illustrator Henry CHEFFER (1880–1957). Limited edition of 220 copies. This is a personalized copy in addition to that edition, specially printed for the typographer Pierre Bouchet, who handled the solid-color backgrounds and color printing of the illustrations. It is accompanied by this autographed note signed by the artist: “To Mr. Pierre Bouchet // in memory of our friendly collaboration // most sincerely // Henry Cheffer,” and the following items: - An original drawing depicting a view of Vannes, dated 1931 and inscribed: “To my friend Bouchet // Warm regards // Henry Cheffer” - 14 letters and postcards from Cheffer to Pierre Bouchet regarding the book’s publication, with several envelopes included, - three ink-wash sketches on China paper of three illustrations from the book (water stains). The copy is very well preserved despite the transfer of the illustrations onto the facing pages. Provenance: Pierre Bouchet. – Pierre Jean Mathan Collection.