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ROBIDA, Albert (1848-1926). 111 Original ink drawings to illustrate the work: Histoire des Quatre Fils Aymon. Paris: Maurice Bauche; Lucien Dorbon, 1908.
Extraordinary collection of more than a hundred original drawings by Robida illustrating the chivalric novel 'Histoire des Quatre Fils Aymon', which tells the adventures of the four sons of Count Aymon and their magic steed, Bayard, in their struggle against the Emperor Charlemagne, a landmark text in medieval France.
Folio, (400 x 290mm) the case with drawings (250 x 160mm) the text. The text: copy 1 of 100 numbered copies, belonging to the head edition of 5, containing an unpublished drawing by Robida, numerous illustrations in the text. Contemporary half-leather binding with gilt title to spine [WITH:] Within box the original ink drawings of the work, The editorial cover and 110 original drawings that compose the work in sizes ranging from (80 x 100mm) to (200 x 280mm) In excellent condition mounted in passepartout (occasional traces of tape to outer margins). (2)
Folio, (400 x 290mm) the case with drawings (250 x 160mm) the text. The text: copy 1 of 100 numbered copies, belonging to the head edition of 5, containing an unpublished drawing by Robida, numerous illustrations in the text. Contemporary half-leather binding with gilt title to spine [WITH:] Within box the original ink drawings of the work, The editorial cover and 110 original drawings that compose the work in sizes ranging from (80 x 100mm) to (200 x 280mm) In excellent condition mounted in passepartout (occasional traces of tape to outer margins). (2)
ESTIMATE € 5,000 - 8,000
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[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
ESTIMATE € 600 - 1,000
