Hetzel - J.J. Grandville - Les animaux peints par eux-mêmes - 1880

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Hetzel - J.J. Grandville, Les animaux peints par eux-mêmes, a 1st edition French illustrated edition from 1880, 640 pages, in very good condition.

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The Animals painted by themselves
Private and public life of animals.
Illustrations: J.J. Grandville
Direction: P. Stahl
Publisher: J. Hetzel
Year: 1880
Language: French

Remarkable 19th-century illustrated edition, an emblematic work by J.J. Grandville, famous for his satirical depictions of anthropomorphic animals. Through texts and illustrations, the book offers a subtle and humorous critique of human society, characteristic of Grandville's spirit.

This 1880 Hetzel edition is highly valued by collectors for its print quality and rich iconography. The numerous, finely detailed illustrations make this book a major testament to the French romantic illustrated edition.

A work sought after by bibliophiles, enthusiasts of antique books, 19th-century illustrations, and social satire.

Ideal for a collection or as a prestige piece.

Very good condition

The Animals painted by themselves
Private and public life of animals.
Illustrations: J.J. Grandville
Direction: P. Stahl
Publisher: J. Hetzel
Year: 1880
Language: French

Remarkable 19th-century illustrated edition, an emblematic work by J.J. Grandville, famous for his satirical depictions of anthropomorphic animals. Through texts and illustrations, the book offers a subtle and humorous critique of human society, characteristic of Grandville's spirit.

This 1880 Hetzel edition is highly valued by collectors for its print quality and rich iconography. The numerous, finely detailed illustrations make this book a major testament to the French romantic illustrated edition.

A work sought after by bibliophiles, enthusiasts of antique books, 19th-century illustrations, and social satire.

Ideal for a collection or as a prestige piece.

Very good condition

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Animals
Book Title
Les animaux peints par eux-mêmes
Author/ Illustrator
Hetzel - J.J. Grandville
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1880
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
640
FranceVerified
11
Objects sold
Private

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