Henri Guérard (1846-1897) Bouquins. Before 1892. Etching, drypoint and roller. 930 x 267. Bertin 351. Nice proof printed in bevelled black on strong vellum, stamped (Lugt 1157). Oxidation, freckles, minor accidents and short tears at the edges of the leaflet. All margins. "Mr. Bing in a letter to Guérard on December 15, 1895 asked him for, among other things: "books, lanterns, large etching in length that could be used as a library door top". Guérard was passionate about this type of decoration and also used other subjects such as Japanese masks to compose these kinds of trumeaux. " (Cl. Bertin, Henri Guérard, l'œuvre gravé, mémoire de l'École du Louvre, 1975, volume II, p. 329-330).