Claude Mellan (1598-1688) Cardinal Jules Mazarin. Burin. 237x350. Préaud 170. Very fine proof on laid paper (watermark: cluster in a double circle with letters), of the 1st state (of 3), before reduction of the copper and addition of a new letter. Minor foxing. Traces of glue (old mounting tab) at left edge verso. Ex-coll. A. Firmin-Didot (Lugt 119); initial of J. Banks in pencil (Lugt 331); initial of V. Poliakoff in pen and ink (Lugt not described) dated 1930 and with inventory number.