Melissa T1 + dédicace - C - 1 Album - First edition - 2004

Melissa – Volume 1: The Death of Manon – Alexis Laumaille – EO 2004 – Grand original drawn dedication – Delcourt

Fine copy of Melissa – Volume 1: The Death of Manon, a comic by Alexis Laumaille and published by Delcourt in 2004, in the Insomnia collection.

This original edition album features a large hand-drawn dedication in pencil, occupying a large part of an inner page.

Specifications

- Title: Melissa – Volume 1: The Death of Manon
- Author: Alexis Laumaille
- Publisher: Delcourt
- Collection: Insomnie
- Year: 2004
- Edition: first edition
- Binding: hardcover, black spine
- Feature: large original pencil drawing

Original dedication

The album includes a large original drawing depicting a standing female character, drawn in pencil directly on a page of the work.

The drawing stands out for its generous format, expressive line, and numerous details, especially in the character's clothing.

The dedication is personalized “Pour Roger” and accompanied by a handwritten inscription attributed to the author.

This is a true hand-made drawing, not a printed reproduction or an ex-libris.

Condition

Good to very good general appearance.

The album shows a few handling marks and light scuffs on the covers. The photographed interior pages are clean and well preserved.

The dedication is perfectly visible.

The photographs are an integral part of the description.

Interest for collectors

An interesting copy combining a 2004 original edition with a large original illustration drawn directly in the album.

A beautiful opportunity for collectors of signed comic books, fans of Alexis Laumaille’s work, and lovers of original drawings.

Shipping

Rapid and particularly careful shipping, with corner protection, rigid packaging and humidity protection to preserve this collectible album.