481 - Rebus Pictures—Album containing approximately 480 mounted (2 loose) rebus etchings in red, blue, green, or black, 24 of which are hand-colored. France and the Netherlands, 18th to early 19th century (compiled around 1900). On 50 (6 blank) sheets of sturdy handmade paper. Etchings: approx. 5 x 3 cm. Album: 13.5 x 18 cm. Half-leather binding from around 1900 with some gilding, marbled covers, and patterned paper endpapers.

Rebus Pictures—Album containing approximately 480 mounted (2 loose) rebus etchings in red, blue, green, or black, 24 of which are hand-colored. France and the Netherlands, 18th to early 19th century (compiled around 1900). On 50 (6 blank) sheets of sturdy handmade paper. Etchings: approx. 5 x 3 cm. Album: 13.5 x 18 cm. Half-leather binding from around 1900 with some gilding, marbled covers, and patterned paper endpapers. A unique compilation of cut-up puzzle sheets. The popular small etchings are mounted in some cases in small or larger series; unsolved inscriptions are in French or Dutch. Featuring motifs typical of rebus images, such as portraits, animals, allegories and symbols, professions, scenes of daily life and society, as well as series of tiny objects. Particularly charming due to the use of various printing colors. - Some with, some without border lines; occasional traces of dust and glue; isolated marginal discoloration; overall in very good condition.