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ADELINE, Jules (1845-1909) CHAMPFLEURY (Jean Fleury) (1821-1889) -- FINE BINDINGABAA

Unique Binding from the Library of Estelle Doheny. Les sculptures grotesques et symboliques: Rouen et environs / cent vignettes et texte. par Jules Adeline; préface par Champfleury

1878ref. SAV158Rouen: E. Augé 1878. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo 245 x 160mm. xvi preface 418pp. with tables. Pictorial printed wrappers and title printed in red and black. Double etched frontispiece by Jules Adeline. Preface by Champfleury the pseudonym of writer Jean Fleury 1821-1889. Édition de luxe numbered 2 of 220 and initialed by Jules Adeline JA; issued as the first 20 on papier de Chine with a double suite of etchings in black and white and sepia. 127 vignettes forming the 100 pages of vignettes stated on the title depicting monumental sculpture capitals vaults reliefs gargoyles in-text. Bound by E. Quinet in 1883 in full medieval-style cuir-ciselé binding depicting two reliefs on the Cathedral of Rouen: a gothic grotesque hooded man holding staff front cover and hybrid dog-like centaur playing fiddle back cover spine blind-lettered SCULPTURES GROTESQUES marbled endpapers green gold and purple silk endbands gilt edges; A fine deluxe printing in impeccable form the binding is a treasure and was made especially for the text nothing else is quite like it. Ex-libris and oval gilt morocco bookplate of Estelle Doheny on front pastedown. This is a deluxe issue of the famous monograph written and illustrated by Jules Adeline on the grotesque Gothic sculptures and gargoyles in the region of Rouen. Amply illustrated on fine papier de Chine it is numbered 2 in the first set of 20 and is initialed by Jules Adeline on the edition leaf. The deluxe edition of this monograph printing is quite rare. This was the tirage tout spécial destined for distribution between the author and printers circle. By Adelines initials we conclude this copy enjoyed that privileged circulation. Adeline was a fixture in his hometown of Rouen. His career began in architectural sketching where he developed a keen eye for depicting the monumental sculpture in his native French medieval city. Adeline also worked as a caricaturist and artistic columnist for several newspapers including the "Journal de Rouen" "Rouen Nouvelliste" and "Le Progrès de Rouen." In particular this publication dealt with the satirical and symbolic sculptures that he encountered on the winding avenues of Rouen. With contributions from Champfleury a trailblazer of Realism in painting and literature this work was celebrated for its conclusions in medieval art iconography mainly that hybrid characters embodied complex nuanced and understated ideas that often resist exact interpretation. The custom presentation binding of cuir-ciselé cut-leatherwork is most exceptional. Not only is it unusual in treatment but also it incorporates two relief panels from the Cathedral of Rouen in the form of characteristic medieval grotesques. Not much is known about the Parisian binder Quinet but he can be linked to other bindings of the late-nineteenth century many described as magnificently gilt. This artisanal binding is unparalleled in its distinctive medieval-revival leather craftsmanship; it is period to five years of the printing and would have circulated through Jules Adeline himself perhaps even by his commission. E. Augé hardcover books

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L'Enjambée Impérial de L'ile d'Elbe a Paris

1868ref. 4398Grenoble: Chez tous les Librairies de la ville et des départements 1868. First edition. Original publisher's green paper covers. Titles to the front cover and Imperial crown to the rear. Almost spotless but for a tiny mark to the front cover and a very small 5mm closed tear to the front edge. Beautiful hand coloured caricature by Fleury of Napoleon stepping from Elba to Paris in a single step. He is holding the tricolor flag in one hand and in the other a sword and an olive branch. He is watched by various members of the royal family equipped with telescopes each uttering a sentence as memorable as " As water water everywhere !" or "This man will make his way". Only Berry suggests "Let's wage a little war on him" In excellent condition bar a touch of darkening to the page edge. Unintelligible signature in ink to the verso of the engraving. 8 pages uncut. An excellent example. 325 by 250mm 12¾ by 9¾ inches. . Première édition. Couvertures originales en papier vert de l'éditeur. Titres sur la couverture avant et couronne impériale au dos. Presque sans tache à l'exception d'une minuscule marque sur la couverture et d'une très petite déchirure 5 mm sur le bord avant. Magnifique caricature de Fleury coloriée à la main représentant Napoléon se rendant de l'île d'Elbe à Paris d'un seul pas. Il tient le drapeau tricolore dans une main et dans l'autre une épée et un rameau d'olivier. Il est observé par différents membres de la famille royale munis de télescopes chacun prononçant une phrase aussi mémorable que "De l'eau de l'eau partout !" ou "Cet homme fera son chemin". Seul Berry suggère "Faisons-lui une petite guerre". En excellent état à l'exception d'un léger assombrissement de la bordure des pages. Signature inintelligible à l'encre au verso de la gravure. 8 pages non coupées. Un excellent exemple. 325 x 250 mm Chez tous les Librairies de la ville et des départements unknown

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