Les Etoiles. Two parts, as issued -- Derniere Feerie avec texte par Mery & Astronomie des Dames par le Cte. Foelix
Paris: G. de Gonet, 1849.
Including the 2 extra illustrated title pages and portrait page, there are 15 fantastic engraved plates by Grandville, each delicately hand-colored (the protective tissues are discolored, but the plates are spotless). (4), xvi, 252; (4), 186, (2) pages. Imperial 8vo, contemporary morocco-backed pebbled boards with ornately gilt spine, all edges gilt. Paris: G. de Gonet & Leipzig: Chez Charles Twietmeyer, [1849]. First edition. A near fine copy of this uncommon book.
Published posthumously, this is Grandville's last work which was done in 1847 just before he died at the insane asylum in Vanves.
Illustrator: Grandville, Jean-Jacques
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First
Language: French
Price: $2,750.00
Item #247352