Peter Bichsel   Fine Books

Cham (i.e. Amédée C. H. de Noé, dit), (Henri-Alfred) Darjou, and (Jules) Pelcocq. Fantasias. Album.

Suite of 28 full-page illus. by Cham (18), Darjou (8), and Pelcocq (1), all lithographed by Destouches. 29 unn. leaves incl. title. Large 4to. Orig. wrappers with frontillus. in lithography by Destouches. – (Paris), Bureau du Charivari and Martinet, n. d. (c. 1864).

Uncommon, rare album with 28 political cartoons mainly by the most famous caricaturist Cham who worked for the Charivari. No copy traceable in French public libraries. – Covers somewhat rubbed with small perforation in front cover. Margins of cover sheets and first and last blank leaves used. 1 leaf browned due to paper quality, some foxing throughout. – Best.-Nr. 17002