Remarkable rare edition illustrated by Robida. The text is accompanied by superb monochrome compositions but in quite varied hues in the text and 49 tip-ins including 40 in monochrome motif of various colours and 9 polychromes.
Complete in two volumes. Beautiful bindings by Capelle in green half morocco with corners. Decorated spine with wide raised bands, gilded title and volume number. Gilt topstains. The original cover illustrated in colour by Robida has been retained for each volume.
Copy in very good condition. Tight bindings, minor damage: leather on the corners of the front cover of volume I is faded. Rubbed corners. Clean inside, slightly yellowed, no foxing.
Edition esteemed for its illustrations by Robida.
Robida / Rabelais
Œuvres (2 volumes). Edition consistent with the last texts revised by the author. A notice and a glossary by Pierre Jannet.
Paris, Tallandier, undated (1885).
494 + 484pp
Quarto, 31 x 23 cm
- Object
- Book
- Number of Books
- 2
- Subject
- Humour & caricature, Illustrated, Literature
- Author/ Illustrator
- Rabelais / Robida
- Book Title
- Œuvres. Edition conforme aux derniers textes revus par l'Auteur
- Condition
- Very good
- Publication year oldest item
- 1885
- Edition
- Illustrated Edition
- Language
- French
- Original language
- Yes
- Number of pages
- 494
- Dimensions
- 31×23 cm