Rodolphe Bresdin (1822-1885) Frontispiece for Fables et Contes by Hippolyte Thierry-Faletans. 1868. Lithograph. 196x240mm. Van Gelder 122. A very fine, fresh proof of the 2nd and final state on applied bubble paper, with modifications, notably in the inscriptions on the stone: "Je porte cette pierre depuis 50 ans" ("I have worn this stone for 50 years"). Minimal and rare light foxing. Tiny tears along top and bottom edges of folio. Full margins.
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Rodolphe Bresdin (1822-1885) Frontispiece for Fables et Contes by Hippolyte Thierry-Faletans. 1868. Lithograph. 196x240mm. Van Gelder 122. A very fine, fresh proof of the 2nd and final state on applied bubble paper, with modifications, notably in the inscriptions on the stone: "Je porte cette pierre depuis 50 ans" ("I have worn this stone for 50 years"). Minimal and rare light foxing. Tiny tears along top and bottom edges of folio. Full margins.

Estimate
€400 - €500
Result
€989
Buyer's premium
32%
Rodolphe Bresdin (1822-1885) Frontispiece for Fables et Contes by Hippolyte Thierry-Faletans. 1868. Lithograph. 196x240mm. Van Gelder 122. A very fine, fresh proof of the 2nd and final state on applied bubble paper, with modifications, notably in the inscriptions on the stone: "Je porte cette pierre depuis 50 ans" ("I have worn this stone for 50 years"). Minimal and rare light foxing. Tiny tears along top and bottom edges of folio. Full margins.
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