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Album du siège et de la commune. Paris 1870-1871.
Introduction and notes by Lucien Scheler. Raymond Clavreuil and Lucien Scheker, Paris 1971.
Two oblong in-4 volumes (24x39 cm), full publisher's cloth bradel, one with plates. First edition of the diary kept by Robida during the siege of Paris and the Commune, illustrated with 177 pen and pencil drawings, with wash and watercolor highlights, faithfully reproduced by the Jacomet process in the format of the originals. Limited edition of 500 copies.
Albert ROBIDA (1848-1928) Draughtsman, author, watercolorist and engraver. Chronicler of the society of the future. Historian of Paris through text and images. Illustrator of literary masterpieces. Author and illustrator for young people. Traveler from one city to another. Press cartoonist and caricaturist.
A very fresh copy in excellent condition, with a few traces of use.
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