Francis MOCKEL - Bestiaire marin - 1983

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MOCKEL (Francis)
Marine Bestiary
Le Pouliguen, At the Artist's, 1983

In-folio oblong (39.5 cm x 53.8 cm) of [15] ff.
Unique print run limited to 80 numbered copies on Moulin du Gué paper.
In sheets under a slipcase portfolio, with ties.

Suite of 16 original etchings by Francis Mockel, including a vignette for the binding box and 15 plates hors texte including the title, the preface and the justification.
Each plate is signed in pencil by the artist.
One of the numbered copies, this one no. 35.

Very beautiful copy.

Seller's Story

Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
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MOCKEL (Francis)
Marine Bestiary
Le Pouliguen, At the Artist's, 1983

In-folio oblong (39.5 cm x 53.8 cm) of [15] ff.
Unique print run limited to 80 numbered copies on Moulin du Gué paper.
In sheets under a slipcase portfolio, with ties.

Suite of 16 original etchings by Francis Mockel, including a vignette for the binding box and 15 plates hors texte including the title, the preface and the justification.
Each plate is signed in pencil by the artist.
One of the numbered copies, this one no. 35.

Very beautiful copy.

Seller's Story

Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
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Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated
Book title
Bestiaire marin
Author/ Illustrator
Francis MOCKEL
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1983
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Chez l'artiste
Binding/ Material
Loose page
Extras
Signed by illustrator, Slipcase
Number of pages
30
FranceVerified
239
Objects sold
100%
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