L'Armée de l'Ombre T1 + dédicace - C - 1 Album - First edition - 2012

The Army of the Shadow – Volume 1: The Russian Winter – Olivier Speltens – Limited print Canal BD – Large original drawing in pencil, signed – EO 2012 A superb collectible copy of The Army of the Shadow – Volume 1: The Russian Winter, created by Olivier Speltens and published by Paquet in 2012. This Canal BD special edition, part of the Les Toilés collection, is distinguished by its careful binding with a black cloth-backed spine and its large-format presentation. The album features, above all, a magnificent original pencil dedication, drawn directly on a page of the book by Olivier Speltens. Characteristics - Title: The Army of the Shadow – Volume 1: The Russian Winter - Author and illustrator: Olivier Speltens - Publisher: Paquet - Collection: Memoire - Year: 2012 - Edition: first edition, Canal BD special print - Canal BD Collection: Les Toilés - Announced print run: 1,200 copies - Binding: hard cover with black cloth spine - Special feature: large original pencil drawing and signed by the author An outstanding original dedication The album features a large original pencil portrait of a German soldier in winter gear, wearing a military cap. The drawing occupies a large part of the page and stands out for the finesse of the line, facial details, and the expressiveness of the character. The dedication is personalized and accompanied by Olivier Speltens’s signature. This is indeed a hand-executed original drawing and not a printed reproduction or an ex-libris. Edition details This Canal BD edition from the Les Toilés collection benefits from a specific presentation with a black cloth spine. The edition is announced at 1,200 copies. This edition is referenced with an additional eight-page graphic section and a numbered ex-libris, whose presence in this copy has not been verified. Condition Very good overall appearance. Cover and binding well preserved, with some light signs of handling. Interior pages clean and the original dedication perfectly visible. The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appraisal of the exact condition of the work. Interest for collectors A copy that brings together several sought-after features: - Original 2012 edition. - Canal BD special print limited to 1,200 copies. - Large-format binding with black cloth spine. - Large original pencil drawing signed by Olivier Speltens. - First volume of a historical series focused on World War II. A fine piece for collectors of historical graphic novels, Militaria enthusiasts, and fans of original drawings. Shipping Fast and especially careful shipping, with reinforced corner protection, rigid packaging, and humidity protection to preserve this collectible album.

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