[Anon] - Original sketch book - 1885
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Original sketch book, Anon, 1st edition hardback in French with hand-coloured illustrations, 42 pages, 10.5 x 17 cm, containing original pencil, ink and charcoal sketches of landscapes, portraits and ships from 1885.
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[ANON]
A sketchbook containing original pencil, ink and charcoal sketches
1884-1900.
A beautiful sketch book by an unknown French artist.
This contains sketches of landscapes of Northern France. Also ships and parts of ships, and ink portraits of gentlemen. The landscapes are often around St. Malo. These include Paramé and Saint-Servan-sur-Mer in Ile-et-Vilaine, and Granville in Manche.
All skillfully executed in pencil, ink or charcoal.
In total there are 13 pages of landscapes, 13 of portraits, 12 of ships and boats and 4 other sketches. There are also a few others not significant. All drawn between 1884 and 1900 - these are created by a skilled hand.
There is a poem dedicated to 'Justine', with ends with the author / artist's name Louis de Crèvecoeur.
105 x 170 mm (4¼ x 6¾ inches).
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
[ANON]
A sketchbook containing original pencil, ink and charcoal sketches
1884-1900.
A beautiful sketch book by an unknown French artist.
This contains sketches of landscapes of Northern France. Also ships and parts of ships, and ink portraits of gentlemen. The landscapes are often around St. Malo. These include Paramé and Saint-Servan-sur-Mer in Ile-et-Vilaine, and Granville in Manche.
All skillfully executed in pencil, ink or charcoal.
In total there are 13 pages of landscapes, 13 of portraits, 12 of ships and boats and 4 other sketches. There are also a few others not significant. All drawn between 1884 and 1900 - these are created by a skilled hand.
There is a poem dedicated to 'Justine', with ends with the author / artist's name Louis de Crèvecoeur.
105 x 170 mm (4¼ x 6¾ inches).
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Original artwork, Topography
Book title
Original sketch book
Author/ Illustrator
[Anon]
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1885
Height
10.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
17 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
N.P.
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Hand coloured illustrations
Number of pages
42
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