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Cent Proverbes. Texte par Trois Tetes dans un Bonnet. Nouvelle edition, revue et augmentee pour le texte par M. Quitardby Grandville, Jean-Jacques [pseud. of Jean-Ignace-Isidore Grandville] (1803-1847)
Book DescriptionGarniers Freres, n.d. (c.1865). Thick quarto, 551 pages. Later edition, revised and enlarged by Quitard, with fifty hand-colored wood engraved plates and numerous black and white wood engravings. In a contemporary gilt-stamped quarter red morocco binding with blind stamped red cloth-covered boards. As with his other children's books, Grandville has metamorphosed humans, animals and plants to illustrate the fanciful stories. A lovely copy of this significant work of 19th century French illustration. Bookseller Terms of SaleAll books are returnable within fifteen days in the condition theywere received. We should be notified before return shipping. |
