Zoo Cinq-Vingt: Signed By Villeboeuf Villeboeuf, André Art & Illustrated Books,Electronic List Tbcl,French Lit & Art

Limited Edition. No.18 of 26. Rare First Limited Edition: In Fine Condition. Original etchings by André Villeboeuf, This is No. 18 of 26. Size: 16" x 12" which includes a suite of sixteen etchings of zoo birds and animals in their own pochette. This rare FINE portfolio is signed and numbered. "POUR / ÉMILE LAFFARGUE" and signed by Villeboeuf. [Monsieur Laffargue was an avid art collector] List of Illustrations; Title Object:Object:Pélicans Object:Object:Lama et dindon Object:Object:Cerfs et nygault Object:Object:Aquarium Object:Object:Flamants roses Object:Object:Serpents Object:Object:Pécari et potamochère Object:Object:Singes Object:Object:Kangourous Object:Object:Eléphant et girafes Object:Object:Pingouins Object:Object:Otaries Object:Object:Panthère Object:Object:Tamanoirs Object:Object:Casoar et hippopotame Object:Object:Ours Series:Series:Zoo Original Navy Blue and Tan boards with gilt stamping on the spine in Near Fine condition. Housed in the original Navy Blue Slipcase that protected the original etchings that are in fine condition but the slipcase is not. André Villeboeuf(2 April 1893 - 23 May 1956) was a French artist who resided in Montmartre. He was well known for his etchings as well as watercolours and illustrations. The only other copy known of this art folio can be found at the British Museum #1940,0413.51.1-16 More photos of the balance of zoo animals can be photographed upon request if required.