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La peau de chagrin. Etudes sociales.
Illustrated by: Henri Baron (French, 1816–1885)
Illustrated by: Paul Gavarni (Hippolyte Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier) (French, 1804–1866)
Illustrated by: Emile-Jean-Horace Vernet (called Horace Vernet) (French, 1789–1863)
Illustrated by: Ange-Louis Janet (called Janet-Lange) (French, 1815–1872)
Engraved by: Prosper-Aimé-Marie Brunellière (French, born in 1803)
Engraved by: Félicie (Monsaldy) Fournier (French, 1797–1879)
Engraved by: Gabriel Xavier Montaut d'Oléron (French, 1798–after 1852)
Author: Honoré de Balzac (French, 1799–1850)
Publisher: H. Delloye (French, mid-19th century)
Illustrated by: Paul Gavarni (Hippolyte Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier) (French, 1804–1866)
Illustrated by: Emile-Jean-Horace Vernet (called Horace Vernet) (French, 1789–1863)
Illustrated by: Ange-Louis Janet (called Janet-Lange) (French, 1815–1872)
Engraved by: Prosper-Aimé-Marie Brunellière (French, born in 1803)
Engraved by: Félicie (Monsaldy) Fournier (French, 1797–1879)
Engraved by: Gabriel Xavier Montaut d'Oléron (French, 1798–after 1852)
Author: Honoré de Balzac (French, 1799–1850)
Publisher: H. Delloye (French, mid-19th century)
1838
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with numerous etching and engravings, wood-engraved initials
Dimensions
Overall: 26.8 x 17.8 x 3.3 cm (10 9/16 x 7 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.2457
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: H. Delloye, Victor Lecou, 1838
Catalogue Raisonné
Ray, French Illustrated Book, 225
Description(Paris: H. Delloye, Victor Lecou, 1838) Octavo; [2 ff.] 402 pp. [1 f.]; modern gilt-stamped half brown morocco, marbled paper boards.
Literary illustrations.
Literary illustrations.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1910 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.