*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )The Cyclists. 1889. Lithograph. 715 x 445 [790 x 515]. Crauzat 127. Very nice proof on chine appliqué. Slight light foxing. Short handling creases. A few short tears at the edges of the folio. Remains of adhesive at the head on the verso and small remains of mounting tabs perceptible at the head on the recto. Small ink stains on verso. All margins. Very rare. "This lithograph, made for the publisher F. G. Dumas, was to accompany as a bonus an exceptional issue on cycling. This publication never appeared and only a few copies of the lithograph were printed." (E. de Crauzat). All lots in this sale are subject to an additional 5.5% temporary import tax. In the event of re-exportation outside the European Union, these charges may be refunded to the buyer.