Lot no. 315
DAUMIER (Honoré) and Charles PHILIPON. Les Cent et un Robert-Macaire. Paris, Aubert, 1839; two volumes in-4, contemporary bindings, half coral morocco, smooth spines decorated throughout, marbled edges. First edition of this famous collection of caricatures, evoking all the foibles of Romantic society. It contains 101 scenes drawn and lithographed by Gavarni. Some foxing to the text, spine a little faded. Three bookplates: André Barrier, Jean Barrier, Serge Barrier.
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