La Folle d'Itteville. Paris, Jacques Haumont, 1931.

édition originale. In-8 (180 x 137 mm). Collection Phototexte. Broché. Chemise et étui en cartonnage havane moderne.
Restauration au dos. Papier de verre.

illustration : 104 photographies de Germaine Krull reproduites en offset.

Restauration au dos. Papier de verre
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Dans ce premier essai de roman-photo, le texte de Georges Simenon est accompagné de photographies de Germaine Krull. La collection Phototexte ne connaîtra que cette unique publication, devenue fameuse.

Germaine Krull (1897-1985), après des études à Munich, s'installa à Paris en 1926.  Elle influença de nombreuses générations de photographes. En 1927, elle publia une œuvre restée mémorable, Métal, recueil de 64 planches d'images industrielles.
Le Centre Pompidou lui consacra en 2001 une importante exposition rétrospective sous-titrée « L'art d'être moderne ».