Lot n° 264
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ROCHEGROSSE (Georges-Antoine). HOMÈRE. The Odyssey. - Lot 264
ROCHEGROSSE (Georges-Antoine). HOMÈRE. The Odyssey.
Magnificent illustrations by Rochegrosse; one of 40 copies on japon impérial with color suite.
Paris, Ferroud, 1930.
In-4 (310x230mm), paperback, cardboard slipcase; 305pp.
First edition of Rochegrosse's illustrations. They are here in a double state on japon impérial: a state in black with remarks and a suite enhanced in color of 8ff.
A major work in French Orientalist illustrated books, by one of the masters of the genre. It will be remembered that he was the adopted son of the poet Théodore de Banville, and through him frequented the leading artists of his time: Victor Hugo, Verlaine, Mallarmé, Flaubert, and others.
The specimen edition is enclosed.
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