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RUDAUX (Edmond). ZOLA (Émile). Nouveaux contes à Ninon. Orig…
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RUDAUX (Edmond). ZOLA (Émile). Nouveaux contes à Ninon. Orig…
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Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
RUDAUX (Edmond). ZOLA (Émile). Nouveaux contes à Ninon. Original sketches and proofs of the 31 compositions by Ed. Rudaux.
Precious bibliophilic set of 27 preparatory sketches and 120 re-imposed proofs enabling us to follow Edmond Rudaux's creative process step by step, from the sketch to the final image.
Paris, Conquet, 1886.
Small folio (370 x 293 mm), Bradel-style in navy blue half-maroquin with corners, smooth spine, author and title in gilt. Copy entirely untrimmed.
2ff, 27 plates of sketches, 120 plates of engravings, 17 plates of letters and documents.
Unique copy established by the publisher and great bibliophile Léon Conquet, containing :
- 27 original sketches executed in graphite on paper of various formats, some with notes on the recto or verso.
- 120 proofs reprinted in quarto format.
- Important correspondence of 42 autograph letters signed by the artist Edmond Rudaux (1840-1908), addressed to Léon Conquet, concerning the illustration of the work.
- Four documents relating to the production of the book, including invoices and estimates from printers and type founders.
Provenance: from the library of André Barrier (Paris 1870 - 1957), with etched bookplate. President of the Court of Appeal and great bibliophile, president of the Cent Bibliophiles. On the front flyleaf, also the etched bookplate of Jean Barrier.
A superb copy of this unique work.
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About the sale
Prestige sale - Antiquarian and collectible books
Auction location
Auction time
06/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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