Original drawings

In antiquarian bookselling, the original drawing occupies a place distinct from that of the illustrated book: it generally appears as a single sheet, bearing the direct mark of the artist’s hand — line, wash, watercolour highlight — without the intermediary of reproduction. It may also be found inserted into copies, rendering them, so to speak, unique. This is also, at times, an occasion for the bookseller to convey his passion for fine paintings and fine old drawings.