1881 Gustave Doré Art SPAIN D’Avillier Spanish Architecture Romance Travel Folio

1881 Gustave Doré Art SPAIN D’Avillier Spanish Architecture Romance Travel Folio

Baron Jean Charles D’Avillier’s Spain, translated by J. Thomson and lavishly illustrated by Gustave Doré, emerged from their 1862 journey across the Iberian Peninsula. Doré’s incredible engravings—depicting spirited festivals, timeless landscapes, and daily Spanish life—complement D’Avillier’s thoughtful commentary, capturing Romantic Europe’s fascination with Spain. This folio edition highlights Doré’s artistic mastery and Spain’s allure during the 19th century.

Item number: #41010

Price: $750

D’AVILLIER, Baron Ch.; DORÉ, Gustave (Illustrator); THOMSON, J. (Translator)

Spain

London: Bickers and Son, 1881.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • xiii, [1], 520
  • 111 lithographic or woodcut full-page plates
  • 123 in-text woodcut engravings
• References: El Escorial E-143; Farinelli III pg. 389; Foulche-Delbosc 508-D; Leblanc 81; Malan pgs. 131, 267-268; Treasures of Spain 129
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Decorative red cloth
• Size: ~13.75in X 1in (35cm x 28cm)

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