Asmodeus; or, the Devil on Two Sticks

Multiple artists/makers

1841

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Title: Asmodeus; or, the Devil on Two Sticks
Author: Alain René Le Sage (French, Sarzeau 1668–1747 Boulogne)
Author: Biographical notice by Jules-Gabriel Janin (French, 1804–1874)
Author: Translated and preface by Joseph Thomas (London)
Illustrator: Tony Johannot (French, Offenbach 1803–1852 Paris)
Engraver: Louis-Henri Brevière (French, Forges-les-Eaux 1797–1869 Hyers)
Engraver: Adrien Feart (French, born Sedan, 1813)
Engraver: François Rouget (Belgian (born France), Nan-sous-Thil 1811–1886)
Engraver: Enrico Odiardi (Italian, active ca. 1840)
Engraver: Desmarest (French, active 1844–62)
Engraver: J. Birouste (French, active Belgium, ca. 1832–61)
Engraver: Antoine-Alphée Piaud (French, Saint-Etienne 1813–1867)
Engraver: Charles Rambert (French, active 1836–67, died before 1899)
Engraver: Jean Best (French, Toul 1808–1879 Paris)
Publisher: Joseph Thomas (London)
Printer: Baker and Darby (London)
Date: 1841
Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving
Dimensions: 9 13/16 x 6 1/2 x 1 3/16 in. (25 x 16.5 x 3 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1986
Object Number: 1986.1110.22
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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