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La matrone du pays de Soung. Les deux jumelles (contes chinois)
Illustrated by: Auguste Pierre Marie Poirson (French, died in 1896)
Preface by: Emile Legrand (French, 19th century)
Publisher: A. Lahure (French, late 19th–early 20th century)
Preface by: Emile Legrand (French, 19th century)
Publisher: A. Lahure (French, late 19th–early 20th century)
1884
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with numerous photomechanical color relief prints
Dimensions
Overall: 23.5 x 16 x 1.8 cm (9 1/4 x 6 5/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1878
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: A. Lahure, 1884
Description(Paris: A. Lahure, 1884) Octavo; xxx, 100 pp. [2 ff.], plus plates; original publisher's pictorial paper wrappers (cream-colored phase box).
Literary illustrations with Chinese themes.
Literary illustrations with Chinese themes.
ProvenanceWilliam A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.