Bidspirit auction | Dans l’intimité de personnages illustres

Dans l’intimité de personnages illustres (1860–1905). 5ᵉ album. - DUFRENOY (J.M.) DANS L’ Intimité de Personnages Illustres (1860–1905). 5ᵉ album. . Paris: J.M. Dufrénoy, 1912. [6] ff., 32 fotografias coladas; 205x285 mm. A rare copy of the fifth volume of this curious and precious biographical series published by J. M. Dufrenoy, dated May 26, 1912 and entirely devoted to the photographic evocation of famous figures of the 19th century. Under the title Dans l'intimité de personnages illustres , each album presents a selection of original collaged portraits, often previously unpublished, accompanied by brief biographical notes and handwritten or printed comments. This fifth volume opens with the famous photograph of Victor Hugo on his deathbed and includes other images of great historical and documentary interest, forming a set with evident iconographic value. The original binding, in large oblong format, bears the decorative title printed in color on the front cover. A moving testament to the culture of memory at the turn of the century, this publication today retains an indisputable collector's value. ! Please note that this translated text was generated by Google. !