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Sans-Gene (French 1901 Samuel-Sigismond Schwarz) comic books

  • 1920, #37
    Sans-Gene (French 1901 Samuel-Sigismond Schwarz) 1920, #37


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    No. 35. May 22, 1920. The term "sans-gêne" is an appellation used in France to denote unabashed behavior and a disregard for societal constraints. Sans-Gêne in this context is a charming, humorous, and risqué French magazine, published and edited by Samuel-Sigismond Schwarz, that lives up to the name. Each issue features biting wit and humor with numerous mildly bawdy illustrations and cartoons by some of the top French illustrators of the time. This issue features a cover by Maurice Pepin and a full page illustration on the back by René Giffey. Centerpiece illustration by Jack Abeillé. 8.75" x 11.75". 12 pages. Black and white. Text in French.

  • 1920, #38
    Sans-Gene (French 1901 Samuel-Sigismond Schwarz) 1920, #38


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    No. 38. June 12, 1920. The term "sans-gêne" is an appellation used in France to denote unabashed behavior and a disregard for societal constraints. Sans-Gêne in this context is a charming, humorous, and risqué French magazine, published and edited by Samuel-Sigismond Schwarz, that lives up to the name. Each issue features biting wit and humor with numerous mildly bawdy illustrations and cartoons by some of the top French illustrators of the time. This issue features a cover by René Giffey and a full page illustration on the back by Maurice Pepin. Centerpiece illustration by Henri Armengol. 8.75" x 11.75". 12 pages. Black and white. Text in French.