Paris: H. Fournier, 1843. Hardcover. French artist J. J. Grandville (1803 - 1847) is best known for his anthropomorphic drawings featuring both plants and animals with human features. This book does not feature anthropomorphic drawings; however, several illustrations include odd creatures. The people he depicts in this book are very expressive and animated, as is typical with his style. Includes numerous full page plates and in-text vignettes. Bound in brown and white marbled paper covered boards with red leather title label to spine. Marbled spine panel is seperating from the spine along both hinges; however, it remains in place. Chipping to spine ends and hinges. Minor wear to edges of boards. The original paper cover is pasted down to an early end sheet. Foxing throughout, heaviest to early and late pages. Text IN FRENCH. 390 plus 2 unnumbered pages to rear. FRE/081222. Very Good.

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Price: $75.00