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Le Roi Candaule
Illustrated by: Paul Avril (French, 1849–1928)
Author: Théophile Gautier (French, 1811–1872)
Preface by: Anatole France (French, 1844–1924)
Publisher: A. Ferroud (French, 19th century)
Author: Théophile Gautier (French, 1811–1872)
Preface by: Anatole France (French, 1844–1924)
Publisher: A. Ferroud (French, 19th century)
1893
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 21 etchings
Dimensions
Overall: 24.5 x 16.3 x 2.5 cm (9 5/8 x 6 7/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1851
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: A. Ferround [Librairie des Amateurs], 1893
Description(Paris: A. Ferroud [Librairie des Amateurs], 1893) Quarto; [2 ff.] xvi, 111 pp. [1 f.], plus 3 ff. prospectus; contemporary half gilt-stamped and inlaid blue morocco, marbled paper boards (B. Blanchtière, Bretault; original publisher's pictorial wrappers bound in).
Literary illustrations.
Literary illustrations.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1909 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.