Charles Méryon (1821-1868 )The Notre-Dame Pump. 1852. Etching. 248 x 170. Delteil 31; Schneiderman 26. Very nice proof on laid paper, of the 8th state (out of 10 according to Schneiderman), with the new fine oblique cuts in the cloud, with the new mentions engraved in cursive, the mention "Published by L'Artiste" not inked. Slight oxidation of the folio. Short tear and thin band of moisture at right edge. All margins.