From the 19th century onwards, the invention of lithography transformed the art of illustration. Artists soon embraced this technique, which offered almost total freedom of creation. The livre d'artiste made its appearance and colour came to shine upon literature...
First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on couleurs surfine paper, ours being one of 25 containing the three aquatints by Mimi Parent retouched in watercolor which she signed and justified, deluxe copy.
Autograph inscription signed by José Pierre to Paul Aveline.
Signatures of José Pierre and Mimi Parent below the justification page.
Work illustrated with 3 aquatints by Mimi Parent.
Spine very lightly sunned without gravity, otherwise handsome copy.
First edition.
Work complete with its 49 plates hors-texte including 6 in color.
Spine and boards of the chemise lightly and marginally discolored and sunned as usual.
First edition, one of 27 numbered copies on vélin paper, signed by Fred Deux on the justification page.
This example is complete with its 14 hors texte engravings, signed and numbered by Fred Deux.
A very good and rare copy.
