COL An interesting collection of signed books and works relating to French artists of the twentieth century. A 42 x 29cm portfolio of colour reproductions of works by Georges Secan, 38 loose sheets with original paper wrappers, one leaf with full page face sketch in black marker, signed and inscribed in French "Avec amicities au noble David Campbell, G. Secan". Tears to spine and stains to cover. A copy of the catalogue of the exhibition held in 1975 in Milan, with colour pictures of Secan works, signed and inscribed in French "Amicalement au noble David Campbell, G. Secan" in black marker on title page. Some wear to cover edges and some yellowing to paper. A crayon and wash on paper drawing by Jean-Pierre Remon, signed "J.P. Remon" to lower right corner, mounted, framed and glazed (overall size 27 x 30.5cm). A 37.5 x 27 copy of "Ces Instants Merveilleux", in folio, 1988 with original light blue case. A poster "Foundation Auguste Escoffier, Musee de l'art Culinaire, Cent Menus Illustrats par J. P. Renon", signed and inscribed "Pour David de la de son ami, Jean Pierre". Two invitation cards addressed to David Campbell from Remon, one with signed note. Lot also includes two letters to Campbell written by Fanny Brennan and two invitations to Brennan exhibitions of "small paintings" at Betty Parsons Gallery, dated 1977 and 1981. Plus a 61 x 45 black and white photograph of Place Vendome by Marcel-Arthaud, c. 1940. David Campbell was Chef de Reception at the Hotel Ritz in Paris, as well as President and Founder of the AICR. He became friend to many artists throughout his career.