Description:
A nineteenth-century edition of one of Töpffer’s celebrated illustrated narratives, combining sequential images with accompanying text in a form widely regarded as a precursor to the modern comic strip. Characteristic of Töpffer’s satirical humour and fluid line, Histoire de Mr. Pencil exemplifies his influential contribution to early graphic storytelling. An important work in the development of illustrated narrative literature.
Condition:
Good Condition. Red cloth with gilt vignette detail. Binding is firm and pages are lightly foxed, with more pronounced foxing to prelims. Light cracking to front hinge. Boards have moderate fraying and wear to spine ends.
Description:
A nineteenth-century edition of one of Töpffer’s celebrated illustrated narratives, combining sequential images with accompanying text in a form widely regarded as a precursor to the modern comic strip. Characteristic of Töpffer’s satirical humour and fluid line, Histoire de Mr. Pencil exemplifies his influential contribution to early graphic storytelling. An important work in the development of illustrated narrative literature.
Condition:
Good Condition. Red cloth with gilt vignette detail. Binding is firm and pages are lightly foxed, with more pronounced foxing to prelims. Light cracking to front hinge. Boards have moderate fraying and wear to spine ends.
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