Jean-Émile Laboureur (1877–1943) The Eel Merchant. 1932. Etching. 260 x 235 mm. Laboureur 457. A fine print on white vellum, from the 3rd state (of 5), pre-letter, signed and annotated “artist’s proof” in pencil. Traces of oxidation where an old mount was removed. A short crease and a tiny tear in the lower left corner. All margins intact. A limited edition of 42 prints was made of this state.