MANUFACTURE Jules DESFOSSE "Eden". Draughtsman Joseph FUCHS. First edition in 1861, reissued in 1872. Two strips, N°1 and 2. Printing by the plate. Dimensions of one strip: 284 x 50 cm. Good overall condition, despite tears, stains, wear and some missing parts. Source: E.A. FAUCONNIER's notes on Desfossé et anciens du papier peint DK 1935/1936 "L'Eden de Fucks en 23 lés avec 3642 planches et 1099 couleurs, l'original se composait de 26 lés, mais 23 furent gravés". Bibliography: Odile Nouvel-Kammerer : Papiers Peints Panoramiques, Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Flammarion 1990 p. 315. Color reproductions p. 214 to 219. Exhibition: Presented at the Universal Exhibition in London in 1862; the Report of the delegates of the Parisian workers noted: "a very large painting representing a virgin forest of the most beautiful execution".