André Dauchez (1870-1948) The Bell Tower of Ploaré. 1926. Etching. 158 x 171. Brugal 532-38. Very fine proof on old azure laid paper, annotated in pencil "Ep. sur papier ancien" and signed. Full margins. Edition of 48 proofs, including 2 on this paper (apart from the print run as a menu for the Amis du Livre banquet). Stamp R. T. Joint: Au-dessus du port (Douarnenez). 1921. Etching. 148 x 175. Brugal 258 ter-22. Fine proof on ivory vellum, from the edition for the Revue de l'Art ancien et moderne (1923). Rust stains and small halo of moisture in upper margin. Good margins. Stamp R. T. Set. 2 p.

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