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Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939) “THE CHOSEN BUFFON”

Sold for €80 at Hermitage Fine Art on Mar 9, 2023.

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BENJAMIN RABIER (1864-1939) “THE CHOSEN BUFFON” Dedication in ink on first title page dated 16-6-(19)48 «To our little friend ... With all our affection. 16-6-48. Paul ....» Paris Librairie Garnier Frères, undated. In French. 228 pp, illus. in black and in colour, 30 x 23,5 x 3 cm Publisher’s boards, spine bent, paper browned, spine not glued to front board, hinge broken. Man Domestic Animals Wild Animals Birds Reptiles and Fish Benjamin Rabier, master of animal illustration, illustrates here the texts written in the 18th century by the great French naturalist, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count de Buffon (1707-1788). Texts and images respond to each other and complement each other wonderfully. BENJAMIN RABIER (1864-1939) “LE BUFFON CHOISI” Inscription de cadeau manuscrite à l’encre en première page de titre datée 16-6-(19)48 “A notre petite amie … Avec toute notre affection. 16-6-48. Paul ….” Paris Librairie Garnier Frères, sans date. En Français. 228 pp., ill. en noir et en coul., 30 x 23,5 x 3 cm Cartonnage éditeur, Dos accrocs, Papier bruni, Dos non collé contre plat avant charnière cassée. L’Homme Animaux Domestiques Animaux Sauvages Oiseaux Reptiles et Poissons Benjamin Rabier, maître de l’illustration animale, illustre ici les textes écrits au XVIIIe siècle par le grand naturaliste français, Georges-Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon (1707-1788). Textes et images se répondent et se complètent merveilleusement.

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