Peter Bichsel   Fine Books

Enault, Louis. Doré, Gustave. Londres. Illustré de 174 gravures sur bois par Gustave Doré.

With 174 wood-engravings (some full-page) by Gustave Doré. Half title, title, 434 pp., 1 blank leaf. Folio. Orig. red cloth with black and glit-stamped ornamentation. Edges gilt. – Paris, Hachette et Cie., 1876.

First French edition. Fron the former collection of Severo Cappellini with his pictorial bookplate on inner front board. Dorés illustrations were first published in „London, a Pilgrimage“ (London 1872). – Sander 249; Vicaire III, 574. – Some foxing throughout. Upper spine end defective, corners bumped. Inner front hinge split. – Best.-Nr. 22443