murderer, perpetrator of the "Pantin Massacre." (1849–1870). Original drawing, signed and dated. 8vo. 1 p. 195 x 140 mm.
$ 4,682 / 4.500 €
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A rare pen drawing depicting a giraffe, created in the prison of the Conciergerie [he was arrested while attempting to flee to America and eventually confessed on November 12; he was guillotined on January 19, 1870]. The ink has corroded the paper in some areas.