Henri James Nathaniel Charles de Rothschild (1872-1947)

Henri de Rothschild, sundry press cuttings and postcards, 1893-1935; 1952

000/2942, 000/2946/7, 13-16, 1 box, 2 folders

Henri de Rothschild (1872-1947): sundry press cuttings, 1893-1935; 1952. A small collection of items (mostly magazines and press cuttings) relating to the life and work of Henri de Rothschild (1872-1947). Items relate to Henri as an author, doctor of medicine and art collector. Some items relate to Henri's family, with one later item, dated 1952 being an article about the French Rothschilds. Some items are photocopies. The items were in the personal collection of Mr Andrew Gentry, who amassed a personal collection of Rothschild related items.

The collection includes cuttings relating to Henri’s time in Portugal during the Second World War, and copy papers from the Sousa Mendes Foundation concerning Henri de Rothschild and his family, and the visas granted to them during the war which allowed them to leave Nazi occupied Europe; cuttings relating to Henri’s career as playwright and the Théatre Pigalle which was financed by Philippe de Rothschild (1902-1988) and built on land owned by his father Henri; cuttings concerning Henri’s motor-racing exploits, and the Unic car company (in 1904 the industrialist and racing driver Georges Richard founded the Unic company in Puteaux with capital provided by Henri de Rothschild); cuttings concerning Henri’s art collections, and the development of his gardens at the Château de la Muette; and sundry cuttings about the French Rothschild family, including cuttings concerning the death of Berthe (Juliette) Baronne Leonino (née de Rothschild) (1870-1896) who died on 14 December 1896, aged only 26, after a fall from a horse; sundry contemporary postcarsds featuring Henri de Rothschild motor racing, congratulating Léon Serpollet aboard his 'Torpilleur, winner of the Rothschild Cup, 1903; sundry advertising material featuring the likeness of Henri de Rothschild. The collection also includes a few later printed items relating to the French hunts of which Henri's children James Nathaniel and Monique were members.

Most of these items were purchased by the Archive in the sale Château de la Muette Henri de Rothschild Une Collection, Ader, Nordmann & Dominique, 26 January 2023. The sale was for items from a private collection of Rothschildiana connected to the Château de la Muette (built by Henri de Rothschild and 1922, and sold by his heirs after his death) and members of the French Rothschild family. A copy of the sale catalogue is accessioned as 000/2943.

Henri de Rothschild, 'Hommage au Docteur Henri de Rothschild, 22 Mai 1905. A l'occasion de sa nomination de Chevalier de La Legion d'Honneur', 1905

000/2721/16, 1 volume

Hommage au Docteur Henri de Rothschild, 22 Mai 1905. A l'occasion de sa nomination de Chevalier de La Legion d'Honneur. A Tribute to Doctor Henri de Rothschild, May 22, 1905. On the occasion of his nomination as 'Chevalier of the Legion of Honor'.

Henri de Rothschild, postcards of properties owned by Baron Henri de Rothschild, 1905-1927

000/2959/1, 5 items

Contemporary commercially published postcards with views of properties of Baron Henri de Rothschild. The items were acquired in a public auction of Rothschildiana amassed by a private collector.

• a rare view of the Châlet de Saint-Brieuc in Saint-Benoît, July 1905;
• a view of the Villa Strassburger in Deauville, dated 28 Sept 1914;
• three views of the Châlet du Loir in Frétval, hunting lodge of Baron Henri de Rothschild, 1927.

Henri de Rothschild, catalogues of manuscript collections, 1932; 1933; 1949; 1951

000/1949; 000/2345/1-3; 000/2721/17, 4 items

Three volumes describing the extensive manuscript collections of Henri de Rothschild:

• Catalogue des Manuscrits de Bossuet de la Collection Henri de Rothschild, Jean Porcher, Paris, Emile-Paul Frères and Henry Darel, 1932; 
• Trois Cents Autographes de la Donation Henri de Rothschild, Catalogue de L'exposition, (Éditions des Bibliothèques Nationales de France, 1933); 
• La Bibliothèque Henri de Rothschild. Livres Précieux Manuscrits - Dessins, Julien Cain, Jean Porcher, Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, 1949);
• Copy of La Revue Française, Christmas 1951, with an illustrated article entitled 'Trésors de la Collection Henri de Rothschild à la Bibliothèque Nationale', by J. Porcher.

Henri de Rothschild, 'Coupe Rothschild' motor race, Nice, sundry contemporary printed sources, postcard and modern photographs, 1903; 1905

000/2773, 7 items

Henri de Rothschild: 'Coupe Rothschild', Nice motor race, sundry ephemera. An early interest of Henri de Rothschild was motor sport; from 1901 he sponsored the 'Coupe Rothschild' for the Nice motor race. Between 1901 and 1903 the race was won by Léon Serpollet, and at the race in April 1902 he reached 120.8 kph, breaking the world speed record. His car, a 100hp Serpollet, was nicknamed 'the Easter egg'. 

• Copy of La Vie Illustre, 22 May 1903. See back page for 'La Coupe Henri de Rothschild a ete gagne par Leon Serpollet';
• Photocopy of an article from The Car, No.34, 14  January 1903, 'Seven Years of Automobilsim: Baron Henri de Rothschild on his adventures';
• Photocopy of an article from The Autocar, 11 April 1903, 'Continental Notes and News: The Automobile Week at Nice', featuring the Serpollet;
• Photocopy of an article from The Autocar, 18 April 1903, 'Continental Notes and News: The Automobile Week at Nice', featuring  the Serpollet;
• Original unused colour postcard, c.1905 of a decorative tiled panel on the on the Michelin building in Paris featuring a racing car, entitled "Nice 1903, Coupe Rothschild, Serpollet". The postcard bears the inscription 'Les Grandes Victoires du "Pneu Michelin", fragment de la frise en céramique que décore l'entrée du Depôt des Pneus Michelin à Paris, 105 Boulevard Péreire - Téléphone 502.08'. The postcard was likely issued as part of advertising for the Michelin company. An almost identical tiled panel can be found on the former Michelin building in London;
• Modern amateur photographs of a tiled panel on the Michelin building (now Michelin House), London, featuring a racing car, entitled "Nice 1903, Coupe Rothschild, Serpollet". The Michelin building at 81 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, was constructed as the first permanent UK headquarters and tyre depot for the Michelin Tyre Company Ltd. The building opened for business on 20 January 1911. Designed by one of Michelin's employees, François Espinasse, the building has three large stained-glass windows based on Michelin advertisements of the time, all featuring the Michelin Man "Bibendum". Around the front of the original building at street level there are a number of decorative tiled panels showing famous racing cars of the time that used Michelin tyres. An almost identical tiled panel was on the Michelin building, 105 Boulevard Péreire, Paris.

See 000/2942 for further press cuttings and postcards concerning Henri's motoring exploits and the Unic car company (in 1904 the industrialist and racing driver Georges Richard founded the Unic company in Puteaux with capital provided by Henri de Rothschild).

Henri de Rothschild, secondary sources, 'Henri de Rothschild, un humanitaire avant l'heure', 2018

000/2976, 1 volume

Henri de Rothschild, un humanitaire avant l'heure [Henri de Rothschild, a humanitarian before his time], Nadège Forestier, (Cherche Midi, Paris 2018). A biography of the life of Henri de Rothschild, written by his great granddaughter, Nadège Forestier.

Henri de Rothschild, secondary sources, 'Voyage en Norvège', c.1920 [1999]

000/1488, 1 VHS cassette

Arthur de Rothschild (1851-1903) acquired his steam yacht 'Eros' in 1875, After his death, 'Eros' passed to his nephew, Henri. When 'Eros' sank off the Swedish coast in 1922 after hitting a reef, Henri built a new 1,000 ton 'Eros' II', with a crew of 33 and every luxury for the glittering array of friends from the theatre who regularly cruised in it.

Video tape of black and white film from the Archives du film du Centre nationale de la Cinématographie, France, entitled 'Voyage en Norvège' (Voyage to Norway). The film features the yacht 'Eros', images of people on board dining and acting out theatrical dramas, views of mountains and fjords, shots of a poolside with bathers.

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'La Rampe', 1913

000/625, 1 volume

La rampe: pièce en quatre actes, by Henri de Rothschild. Illustrated by Maurice Leloir, engravings by Leon Boisson, includes engravings by R. Gilbert of Henri, (Paris: 1913). Set in the world of the theatre, it is one of his Henri's dramas to end unhappily, with the suicide of the heroine. La rampe was first published in L'illustration théâtrale November 1909 as a three act play. A subsequent limited edition of two hundred copies contained illustrations by Maurice Leloir and engravings by Léon Boisson (Paris: L. Carteret, 1913). A new version was written between December 1925 and July 1926 (Paris: Émile-Paul Frères, 1927). A separate limited edition of 230 copies, entitled La rampe: nouvelle version contained a preface by René Lara and illustrations engraved by Carle-Dupont, after unpublished originals by Largillière, Marillier, Choffard and Seve in the Library of Baron James de Rothschild (Paris: Francisque Lefrancois, Librairie de la Société des Bibliophiles François [sic], 1927). Published in German as Die Rampe (Berlin, 1910). First performed at the Théâtre du Gymnase, 19 October 1909. 

Henri de Rothschild, plays ' Le Filleul', 1916

000/2721/1, 1 volume

Le Filleul: comédie en un acte, Andre Pascales (Henri de Rothschild), (Paris : Levy Fils (printer), 1916). Sketch of how a married couple revive their affection for one another through wifely guile.

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'La Confession', 1918

000/2721/2, 1 volume

La Confession: comédie en un acte, Andre Pascales (Henri de Rothschild), (Paris: Librairie Théâtrale, 1918)

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'Une femme d'aujord'hui', 1918

000/2721/3, 1 volume

Une femme d'aujord'hui: comedie en un acte, Andre Pascales (Henri de Rothschild), (Paris: Editions Emile-Paul Frères, 1918). Romance set in a military hospital, treating in a lightly ironic manner the question of principles and the extent to which they should be adhered to.

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'Le Talion', 1914

000/2596/1, 1 volume

Le Talion: comédie en trois actes, by Henri de Rothschild, (Librairie Théâtrale, Paris, 1914). Dedicated to Juliette Margel from 'son auteur et son ami Henri de Rothschild', it was first performed on 4 April 1914 at the Comédie-Marigny, directed by A.Deval, and restaged at the Théâtre-Michel on 21 April 1914, directed by Michel Morlier. Set in the world of the theatre, the play presents the conflict between emotional and professional demands imposed on the emancipated woman. A divided couple are happily reconciled at the end.

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'Le Plus Grand Amour', 1920

000/528, 1 volume

Le Plus Grand Amour, by André Pascal (Henri de Rothschild), (Protat Frères (printer), Paris, 1920). The dedication reads: 'Ce tirage, qui est de cinquante exemplaires, est destiné uniquement aux études de répétitions et de mise en scène'. ['This edition, which is fifty copies, is intended only for rehearsal and staging studies'].

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'Le Caducée', 1921

000/2594, 1 volume

Le Caducée: piéce en quatre actes, by André Pascal (Henri de Rothschild) (L'Illustration, Paris, 1921). Published by Henri de Rothschild, writing under the pseudonym André Pascal, Le Caducée [the Caduceus] is set in the medical world, a tragedy illustrating the unscrupulous practices of medical consultants towards their wealthy patients. The play's title comes from the caduceus, a staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology, and Mercury in Roman mythology.

Henri de Rothchild: plays, 'Le Moulin de la Galette', 1923

000/2596/5, 1 volume

Le moulin de la galette: pièce en quatre actes, André Pascal [Henri de Rothschild], (Librairie Théatrale, Paris, 1923). A dramatic portrayal of the world of a businessman. Henri's intention was to show that sensitivity and business acumen were compatible attributes, whilst highlighting the social and moral pressures which society brings to bear on the affluent and influential individual.

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'L'affaire Juliette', 1924

000/2721/4, 1 volume

L'affaire Juliette: comédie en un acte, Andre Pascales (Henri de Rothschild), (Paris : no publisher, 1924). First performed at the Théâtre Daunou, 14 January 1925. Light comedy, set in a newspaper office: mystery of the anonymous contributor to a daily journal.

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'Tout s'arrange', 1925

000/2721/5, 1 volume

Tout s'arrange: comédie en trois actes et quatre coups de téléphone, Andre Pascales (Henri de Rothschild), (Paris, Daunou, 1925). First performed at the Théâtre Daunou, 14 January 1925.A light-hearted treatment of the marriage of convenience as a framework for illicit liaisons.

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'La Vocation', 1927

000/2721/6, 1 volume

La Vocation: pièce en quatre actes, Andre Pascales (Henri de Rothschild), (Paris: Editions Emile-Paul Frères, 1927). Performed for the first time at the Théâtre de la Renaissance, 18 November 1926.Reworking of the theme from Le talion, changing the setting from that of the theatre to the medical profession. Here a female doctor is faced with the conflict between her emotions and her professional interests. Unlike Le talion, this play ends on a note of tragedy.

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'Prise', 1929

000/2721/7, 1 volume

Prise, Andre Pascales (Henri de Rothschild), (Paris : Editions de la Galerie Pigalle Paris,  1929). André Pascal, assisted by Albert Jean, Philippe de Rothschild and Gaston Baty First performed at the Théâtre de l'Avenue, 21 May 1929, a three act play based on The spider by Fulton Oursler and Lowell Brentano.

Henri de Rothchild: plays, 'Circé', 1929

000/2596/4, 1 volume

Circé: pièce en quatre actes, André Pascal [Henri de Rothschild], (Éditions Émile-Paul Frères, Paris 1929). Copy is No.46 of a limited edition of 20 copies printed on 'Japon impérial' (numbered 1-20) and 200 copies printed on 'papier vergé de Rives' (numbered 21-220). 

Originally published in 1928 by Imprimerie Lahure (printer) Paris as a limited edition of twenty-five copies printed for private circulation. The play is described as 'Pièce en trois actes et cinq tableaux'. The psychology of the hero provides the central dynamic to this drama which portrays the conflict between morality and materialism within the context of an amorous relationship. It was first performed at the Théâtre de la Renaissance, 9 March 1929. A Spanish edition was also published in 1933.

Henri de Rothschild: plays, 'Le grand patron', 1931

000/1285, 1 volume

Le grand patron: pièce en trois actes, by André Pascal (Henri de Rothschild). A play published in La Petite Illustration no. 527 (Théâtre no. 276) 9 May 1931. The article contains the text of the play, some photographs from a production, and an extract from reviews. It was first performed at the Comédie des Champs-Elysees, 7 February 1931. A separate edition was also published (Paris: Émile-Paul Frères, 1931) with preface by the author. It was translated into Portuguese as O mestre, and performed at the Teatro Avenida, Lisbon, in 1940.

Henri de Rothchild: plays, 'Pranzini', 1933; 1935

000/2596/2-3, 2 volumes

Copies of the play Pranzini, by André Pascal [Henri de Rothschild], in French and Englsh. The play is an adaptation for the stage of Henri de Rothschild's detective novel, based on the facts of the triple murder case which obsessed the Parisian public of 1887.

• Pranzini: Le Crime de la Rue Montaigne, André Pascal [Henri de Rothschild], (Éditions Émile-Paul Frères, Paris 1933); 
• Pranzini, André Pascal [Henri de Rothschild], (Rich & Cowan, London, 1935). A translation into English of the play 'Pranzini: Le Crime de la Rue Montaigne'.

Henri de Rothchild: memoirs, 'Notes sur l’Angleterre', 1889

000/1323/15/1, 1 volume

Notes sur l’Angleterre (Imprimerie L. Danel Lille, Paris, 1889). The volume, including a map and engravings after drawings by J.C. Destreez contains descriptions of the main sights and monuments in British towns and cities visited by Henri on a tour in 1889. The volume is dedicated to Henri’s aunt and uncle, Nathaniel, 1st Lord Rothschild (1840-1915) and Emma, Lady Rothschild (née von Rothschild) (1844-1935): “Je dédie ces quelques pages à mon Oncle et à ma Tante, Lord et Lady Rothschild, qui connaissent et aiment l'Angleterre, et qui, par leurs attentions empressées m'en ont rendu le séjour fort agréable, Paris, 1 mai 1889.'” [I dedicate these few pages to my uncle and my aunt, Lord and Lady Rothschild, who know and love England, and who, by their attentive attentions, made my stay there very pleasant, Paris, May 1, 1889].

Henri de Rothschild: memoirs, 'Souvenirs d'Espagne', 1890

000/2397/1, 1 volume

Souvenirs d’Espagne, Avril 1889-Mars 1890, Henri de Rothschild, (Paris: Protat Frères (printer) Macon, 1890). A limited edition consisting of 325 copies of collected impressions of two consecutive Easter holidays in Spain, published in order to inspire a wider public with an enthusiastic appreciation of the Spanish temperament. The dedication reads: “À la mémoire de mon cher et regretté maître et ami G.-M Hariet, avec qui j'ai eu le bonheur de visiter quelques sites de l'Espagne”. [In memory of my dear and late master and friend G.-M Hariet, with whom I had the pleasure of visiting some sites in Spain].

Henri de Rothschild: memoirs, 'A travers les pays scandinaves', 1890

000/2721/15, 1 volume

A travers les pays scandinaves, ('Through the Scandinavain countries'), Henri de Rothschild, (Paris: Imprimerie L. Danel Lille 1890). Henri de Rothschild, with preface by by Leo Claretie. Dedicated to the author's grandmother, Baroness Nathaniel de Rothschild. Notes recorded in a travel journal kept by the author during a tour of Scandinavia, giving impressionistic glimpses of the country, people and culture. A new edition was published in the same year (Paris: Imprimerie Chaix, 1890). 

Henri de Rothschild: memoirs, 'Notes africaines' , 1896

000/1611, 1 volume

Notes africaines, Henri de Rothschild (Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1896). The book is based on Henri's notes from his visits to Algeria and Tunisia. The dedication reads: 'À ma chère femme'. An engaging and familiar account in colourful prose compiled from daily notes made on three consecutive trips to Algeria and Tunisia, conveying the reactions of a cultured Parisian in North Africa.

Henri de Rothschild: memoirs, 'Croisière Autour de mes Souvenirs' [Part 1], 1932

000/2397/2; 000/2721/9-10, 4 volumes

Four identical copies of Croisière Autour de mes Souvenirs, Henri de Rothschild, (Paris: Éditions Emile-Paul Frères, 1932). The first published part of Henri's autobiography, from early childhood to his marriage in 1895 includes biographical profiles of his father James Edouard (1844-1881), his uncle Arthur (1851-1903), his grandparents Charlotte (1825-1899) and Nathaniel (1812-1870) and his great-grand-uncle James Mayer de Rothschild (1792-1868). [Note: a transcribed and translated copy in English of the text, made at the request of Victor, 3rd Lord Rothschild (1910-1990) will be found in 000/2173).

Henri de Rothschild: memoirs, 'Croisière Autour de mes Souvenirs: mes maitres et mes amis a la Faculte et dans les hôpitaux' [Part 2], 1936

000/2721/11, 1 volume

Copy of Croisiere autour de mes souvenirs: mes maitres et mes amis a la Faculte et dans les hôpitaux, Henri de Rothschild, (Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1936). The second volume of Henri's autobiography, covering his medical training and early years as a qualified doctor. This volume gives biographical portraits and anecdotes of the professors and colleagues he encountered at the Faculty of Medicine in Paris and at the various hospitals in which he worked, including Paul Poirier, Georges Dieulafoy, Pierre Budin and Alfred Fournier.[Note: this volume is extremely rare].

Henri de Rothschild: memoirs, 'Tour du Monde', 1936

000/2397/3, 1 volume

Tour du Monde, Henri de Rothschild, (Librairie Hachette, 1936). A detailed record of a world cruise undertaken by Henri aboard the 'Empress of Britain' in 1935, taking in India, Indo-China, Japan and California. It includes chapters on Angkor Wat, Japanese geishas, Hollywood and dinner with Charlie Chaplin.

Henri de Rothschild: memoirs, 'La lignée française de la famille de Rothschild', 1943

000/1626, 1 volume

La lignée française de la famille de Rothschild 1792-1942: étude historique et biographique, Henri de Rothschild, (Porto: Costa Carregal, 1943). The work is a historical and biographical study of the French lineage of the Rothschild family, 1792-1942; 1792 is the date of the birth of James Mayer de Rothschild (1792-1868), who first went to Paris in 1812 and founded the French banking house. The book contains brief biographies of the French branch of the family, tracing the descendants of Baron James. The most substantial section is devoted to Henri's career in medicine, science and drama, with additional information on his interest in cars, charitable work and service during the First World War. It was published in Portugal in 1943, where Henri had gone to escape Nazi persecution.

Henri de Rothschild: memoirs, 'Une dame d'autrefois', 1946

000/1617, 1 volume

Une dame d'autrefois: la Baronne Mathilde-Henri de Rothschild (1872-1926), Henri de Rothschild, (Lausanne: Imprimeries Réunies, 1946). A biographical tribute dedicated to the life of Henri's wife, Mathilde, written 20 years after her death, the work includes much of Henri's own autobiography. It was published in Switzerland, shortly before Henri's death.

This volume contains a manuscript dedication in the hand of Henri de Rothschild "Pour mon vieil excellent ami, Le Professeur P. Delbert , ai l'expansion d'ume affection profonde a qui date a pres d'une demi siecle. son tres devout Henri de Rothschild, Lausanne le 3 Dec 1946" [For my excellent old friend, Professor P. Delbert, I have the expansion of a deep affection for which dates back almost half a century. His very devoted Henri de Rothschild, Lausanne 3 Dec 1946".

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Bibliographica Lactaria', 1901

000/993, 1 volume

Bibliographia lactaria: bibliographie générale des travaux parus sur le lait et sur l'allaitement jusqu'en 1899, by Dr Henri de Rothschild (Octave Doin, Paris, 1901). The volume is a complete bibliography of published works on infant nutrition, milk and infant feeding. Divided into three sections: general analysis of milk; infant feeding; and international patents. with a preface by M. E. Duclaux.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'L'Industrie Laitiére au Danemark', 1904

000/2398, 1 volume

L'Industrie Laitiére au Danemark, Production et commerce du lait; Alimentation des vaches; Sociétèies de controle; Écoles de laiterie; Législation relative a la margarine;  Fabrication et exportation du beurre. Rapport adressé a M. le Ministre de ‘’Agriculture par le Dr Henri de Rothschild, Chargé d’une mussion du Ministère de l’Agriculture, Dr Henri de Rothschild, (Paris: Octave Doin, 1904). The work is a report to the French Ministry of Agriculture concerning the Danish dairy industry with reference to the production and trade in cow's milk; the diet of cows; dairy schools; legislation on margarine; and the manufacture and export of butter.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Reflets de la vie: nouvelles', 1907

000/2721/8, 1 volume

Reflets de la vie: nouvelles, Henri de Rothschild, 1907. Fiction: 'Reflections of Life', eleven short stories of contrasting style and content. The dedication reads: 'À ma chère Mathilde'. Also published in a limited edition of twenty-four copies.

Henri de Rothschild, 'Exposé des Travaux Scientifiques du Dr Henri de Rothschild', 1909

000/1323/31, 1 volume

Modern photocopy of Exposé des travaux scientifiques du Docteur Henri de Rothschild (Octave Doin, Paris, 1909). The volume is a Curriculum vitae of Henri's medical appointments and honours, followed by a select bibliography of his more significant contributions to medical research, together with notes on the purpose and function of his various philanthropic foundations.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'La Grande Guerre', 1914

000/2975, 1 volume

La Grande Guerre d'apres la presse parisienne [The Great War according to the Parisian Press], Volume I, Août 1914, Henri James Nathaniel Charles de Rothschild With L.G. Gourraigne, preface by Jules Roche. (Librairie Hachette [under the auspices of the Press Union] Paris 1915.

The volume contains collected articles from the Paris press reporting the daily developments of the First World War, with the aim of giving an objective representation of public opinion on contemporary events. Volumes were published up to 1920, with each volume is prefaced by a lengthy introduction, giving the background to the press cuttings.

Note: the Archive does not have have copies of the other volumes in the series.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Catalogue des volailles, canards, oies', c.1925

000/1284, 1 volume

Catalogue des volailles, canards, oies produced by the Domaine des Vaulx de Cernay, c.1925. Contains photographs of hens, ducks and geese in their living conditions.  It was an initiative of Henri de Rothschild, to help improve French agriculture, and functioned as part of an agricultural research institute. 

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Documents sur la vie et l'oeuvre de Chardin', 1931

000/2721/14, 1 volume

Documents sur la vie et l'oeuvre de Chardin, (Paris: Editions de la Galerie Pigalle, 1931). Henri James Nathaniel Charles de Rothschild Edited by Andre Pascal and Roger Gaucheron. Biographical portrait of the French artist Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin (1699-1779), through selected contemporary biographies, correspondence and reproductions of his paintings. Henri had a fine collection of paintings by Chardin, and staged an exhibition of Chardin's work at the gallery on the ground floor of his theatre, the Pigalle, in 1929.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Les Autographes de Pierre Corneille', 1929

000/1073, 1 volume

Les autographes de Pierre Corneille reproduits pour la premiere fois en fac-simile d'apres les originaux de Paris, Rouen et Londres, Henri de Rothschild, (Editions de la Galerie Pigalle Paris 1929). Facsimiles of twenty of Corneille's letters, from Henri's autograph collection, accompanied by transcriptions in the original orthography and with editorial notes. Pierre Corneille (1606-1684) was a French tragedian, generally considered one of the three great seventeenth-century French dramatists, along with Molière and Racine.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Le roman d'un pauvre jeune homme', 1929

000/2974, 1 volume

Le roman d'un pauvre jeune homme, D'après des documents autographes et inédits: première partie, André Pascal [Henri de Rothschild], (Chateau de La Muette Paris, 1929. Autobiographical fiction: portraits of Henri's parents and relations are disguised through pseudonyms and reinterpreted situations. Henri himself appears as 'Jacques de Grandwahl', a very thin disguise: 'À la mort de son père, le jeune Grandwahl, à peine âgé de neuf ans, est élevé par sa mère avec une rigueur, une austérité inconcevables à notre époque, où les jeunes gens jouissent d'une liberté presque sans reserve'. Illustrated with eighteen woodcuts after period pieces by Charles Clement and eight illustrations after period designs of decorative borders and 'culs-de-lampe' by Carle Dupont Dedicated to Henri's wife, Mathilde, his children and grandchildren, September 1927. Limited edition for private circulation.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Comment j'ai réuni ma collection d'autographes', 1933

000/1287, 1 volume

Comment j'ai réuni ma collection d'autographes, Henri de Rothschild (Conférence faite à la Bibliothèque nationale, 1933). A copy of the text of a lecture given by Henri at the Bibliothèque Nationale, 28 June, 1933 on the occasion of the donation of his collection of autographed manuscripts. The text is a biographical sketch of Henri's father, James Edouard (1844-1881), followed by an autobiographical account of Henri's education and initiation into the collection of literary manuscripts. Includes a manuscript dedication from Henri.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Un bibliophile d'autrefois', 1934

000/2593, 1 volume

Un bibliophile d'autrefois. Le Baron James-Edouard de Rothschild 1844-1881, by Henri de Rothschild (Librairie E.Droz, Paris, 1934). Dedicated to Henri's bibliophile father, the volume describes his life and his love of books and culture, and his book collections. Illustrated with black and white plates. One of an edition of 250 copies.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Les timbre-postes et leurs amis', 1938

000/2721/12, 1 volume

Les timbre-postes et leurs amis, Henri de Rothschild, (Paris: Theodore Champion, 1938). Introduction to the realm of philately for beginners, providing a general historical background of the pursuit together with guidelines and advice for the novice collector. Includes a biographical portrait of Arthur de Rothschild, ranked among the world's leading philatelists.

Henri de Rothschild: publications, 'Cent ans de bibliophilie 1839-1939: la Bibliotheque James de Rothschild', 1939

000/2721/13, 1 volume

Cent ans de bibliophilie 1839-1939: la Bibliotheque James de Rothschild (Paris: published privately by the author, 1939). Illustrated descriptions of Baron James Mayer de Rothschild's library of antiquarian books of old manuscripts.