Les Histoires en estampes #1

This volume from Seuil's 'Les Histoires en estampes' series collects two early 19th-century picture stories by Swiss artist Rodolphe Töpffer: 'Monsieur Jabot' and 'Monsieur Vieux Bois,' both satirical tales of love and misadventure told through sequential illustrations with captions. Often cited as precursors to the modern comic strip, these works showcase Töpffer's pioneering use of paneled storytelling and humorous social commentary. The edition presents the original plates in a format that highlights their historical significance in the evolution of graphic narrative.