Gavarni Lithographien (Gavarni's Lithographs).

Fuchs, Eduard (1870-1937), editor & Gavarni, Paul (1804-66), illustrator.

Published by Albert Langen, Munich, 1925. 29 text illustrations & 80 (repros.) lithographs. Trade edition (after 200 special copies); printed by Hesse & Becker, Leipzig.

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Tall folio; 15 1/4 x 11 1/2", 27pp. including index of prints; 29 in text illustrations & 80 separate plates in black & white of Gavarni lithos. (German captions). Tan linen with title printed in rust ink on spine, front cover & gray toned repro. of litho.( Woman Dancer), ribbon. Cloth shows some age tanning, minor edge wear to corners, page margins show small amount of tanning near edges. Text & plates generally fine, binding considering type of cloth & weight of book (5 1/2 lbs.) can be considered VG-NF. A scarce Fuchs publication. Gavarni's lithos. have not reprinted as often as Daumier's. Gavarni's images (not all are p-c) are a bit more risque; & his lithos. much more so than "Le Diable a Paris" (see "Les Maitres Humoristes" Gavarni series for a few). Satirical & often erotic. (German text). Seller Inventory # ABE-31390664

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Title: Gavarni Lithographien (Gavarni's Lithographs...

Publisher: Albert Langen, Munich, 1925. 29 text illustrations & 80 (repros.) lithographs. Trade edition (after 200 special copies); printed by Hesse & Becker, Leipzig.

Binding: Soft cover