ROPS, Félicien The Sower of Parables. Large plate II. S.D Heliogravure, 22,0 x 1…

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ROPS, Félicien The Sower of Parables. Large plate II. S.d Heliogravure, 22,0 x 15,5 cm (image), 28,3 x 21,5 cm (plate), Japan paper, plate signed (sm. marg. crease). Ref. Exsteens 301.II (of II) - Rouir 616.

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