Amédee Varin, Eug. Nus, and Antony Méray - Les papillons. Tome second - 1852

Selected by Kurt Salchli

Amédee Varin, Eug. Nus, and Antony Méray - Les papillons : Tome second An extremely rare, decorative, high-end collector's item. - Undated (published circa 1852) - 14 full-page colour plates (complete) - Highly-decorative, ornate bindings Overall good/fair condition - - Gilt lettering and decorations to leather spine - 4 raised bands to spine - Satin-patterned front and rear end-papers The text by Nus and Meray are illustrated with fanciful-inspired and characterized butterflies by Amédée Varin. The beautiful hand-colored illustrations are like those seen in Grandville, Les Papillons. They show anthropomorphic depictions of butterflies in a precursor of Surrealism. We'd love to answer any questions that you may have, and hear feedback on any items you've bought from us. > From all of us, have a fantastic 2023!

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Amédee Varin, Eug. Nus, and Antony Méray - Les papillons. Tome second - 1852

Amédee Varin, Eug. Nus, and Antony Méray - Les papillons : Tome second

An extremely rare, decorative, high-end collector's item.

- Undated (published circa 1852)
- 14 full-page colour plates (complete)
- Highly-decorative, ornate bindings

Overall good/fair condition -
- Gilt lettering and decorations to leather spine
- 4 raised bands to spine
- Satin-patterned front and rear end-papers

The text by Nus and Meray are illustrated with fanciful-inspired and characterized butterflies by Amédée Varin. The beautiful hand-colored illustrations are like those seen in Grandville, Les Papillons. They show anthropomorphic depictions of butterflies in a precursor of Surrealism.

We'd love to answer any questions that you may have, and hear feedback on any items you've bought from us.

> From all of us, have a fantastic 2023!

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Amédee Varin, Eug. Nus, and Antony Méray - Les papillons. Tome second - 1852

Selected by Kurt Salchli

Amédee Varin, Eug. Nus, and Antony Méray - Les papillons. Tome second - 1852