Paul Scarron - Le Roman comique illustré par Ed. Zier - 1/60 japon avec aquarelle originale et 5 dessins à l'encre - 1888

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Paul Scarron’s *Le Roman comique*, published by Launette in 1888, is a French first edition limited to 60 copies on Japon paper, with an original signed watercolour and five original ink drawings by Édouard Zier.

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Paul Scarron. Le Roman comique.

Launette et Cie, Paris, 1888, folio (26 x 33.5 cm), complete.

Contemporary binding signed Champs, in half hazelnut morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands, decorated with gilt compartments and mosaic inlays, date and place at foot, original covers and spine preserved, two bookplates (Auguste Fabre and Dr. Balp).

A highly regarded edition, illustrated with 350 compositions by Édouard Zier, engraved by Charles Gillot. One of 60 deluxe copies on imperial Japanese paper, in this case one of 58 containing five original drawings signed by the artist and used to illustrate the book, with captions in pencil. This copy is further enriched with an original watercolor signed by Édouard Zier on the half-title.

Light marks and rubbing to the binding; otherwise a very fine copy, with the interior in perfect condition. Superb!

Free shipping, very carefully protected, by Colissimo registered mail within France and by DHL worldwide, with insurance included.

Paul Scarron. Le Roman comique.

Launette et Cie, Paris, 1888, folio (26 x 33.5 cm), complete.

Contemporary binding signed Champs, in half hazelnut morocco with corners, spine with five raised bands, decorated with gilt compartments and mosaic inlays, date and place at foot, original covers and spine preserved, two bookplates (Auguste Fabre and Dr. Balp).

A highly regarded edition, illustrated with 350 compositions by Édouard Zier, engraved by Charles Gillot. One of 60 deluxe copies on imperial Japanese paper, in this case one of 58 containing five original drawings signed by the artist and used to illustrate the book, with captions in pencil. This copy is further enriched with an original watercolor signed by Édouard Zier on the half-title.

Light marks and rubbing to the binding; otherwise a very fine copy, with the interior in perfect condition. Superb!

Free shipping, very carefully protected, by Colissimo registered mail within France and by DHL worldwide, with insurance included.

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Le Roman comique illustré par Ed. Zier - 1/60 japon avec aquarelle originale et 5 dessins à l'encre
Author/ Illustrator
Paul Scarron
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1888
Height
33.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Limited edition, Numbered edition, Special edition
Width
26 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Launette
Number of pages
453
FranceVerified
26
Objects sold
pro

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