Jonathan SWIFT, "The Four Voyages of Captain Lemuel Gulliver - Lot 105

Jonathan SWIFT, "The Four Voyages of Captain Lemuel Gulliver", 1875 Volumes I and II (incomplete collection) Illustrated with etchings after Lalauze Librairie des bibliophiles Limited edition of 200 copies Ex-Libris of Mr. Henri Delor, civil court judge 139 and 175 pages pages Good condition, slight foxing, old sticker label torn on front cover of volume II Note: Beautiful bibliophilic edition of Gulliver's Travels, printed in small numbers, which testifies to the XIXᵉ century taste for great literary classics enriched with quality illustrations. The etchings after Lalauze accompany the text with finesse, extending the satirical and fantastic imagination of the work. Through Gulliver's travels, Jonathan Swift offers a subtle critique of society, blending humor, irony and moral reflection. This fine edition, with its choice of paper and elegant binding, is part of a tradition of books for enlightened enthusiasts. The bookplate and limited edition reinforce the collectability of this copy, representative of the refined productions of the Librairie des bibliophiles at the end of the XIXᵉ century.