1938 Article Prints Fish Carp Minnows Pierre-Romain Desfosses Tristan ILL2

This is an original 1938 four-page (2 pages, double-sided) article in French "Le Secret des Eaux" by Tristan Derme. The text is illustrated with six color prints of watercolors by Pierre-Romain DesfossŽs on a two-color lithograph background with gold ink borders. Each page measures approx. 11 x 15 inches --please see all images.

Period Paper is pleased to offer an exceptional and exclusive collection of original prints, articles, and covers from L'Illustration, a weekly French newspaper published in Paris, France. Founded by ƒdouard Charton, the first issue was published on March 4, 1843. The magazine ceased publication in 1944. L'Illustration was known for its extensive use of beautiful illustrative material as well as for its articles. The illustrated pieces represent some of the finest quality printing from that eraÐÐusing as many as a dozen unique inks, metallic inks, emboss and deboss dies, and they were printed on a variety of the finest textured and untextured papers. Much sought after by collectors, these prints and covers are eminently suitable for framing.

CONDITION

This 73+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that the areas of gold ink appear brown in the digital image.

• Product Type: Original Print Article; Color w/Gold Ink
• Grade: Near Mint
• Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 15 inches; 28 x 38 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by DesfossŽs, Pierre-Romain.

ILL2A12B3C38 zz2440