DORÉ, Gustave (1832-1883). Les différents publics de Paris. [Paris: N.p., 1854].
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DORÉ, Gustave (1832-1883). Les différents publics de Paris. [Paris: N.p., 1854].

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DORÉ, Gustave (1832-1883). Les différents publics de Paris. [Paris: N.p., 1854].

Oblong 4o. Lithographic title-page and 20 lithographic plates by Doré. Original gilt-lettered cloth (rebacked). Provenance: Kenneth Clark Saltwood (bookplate on pastedown); acquired from Quaritch, 1988.

FIRST EDITION of Doré's lithographic study of Parisians. "Without exception they are striking in conception and fertile in detail--each of Doré's scenes is based on close observation, and the album provides valuable testimony to the manners of the day" (Ray). Ray French 241.

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