Figure 98.--Balzac writing his 'Contes Drolatiques'. Vignette by Gustave Dore. From Henri Bouchot 'The Printed Book' (1887), page 234, published size in Bouchot 7.8cm wide by 6.1cm high.

Figure 98.—Balzac writing his 'Contes Drolatiques'. Vignette dated 1865 by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Published size in Bouchot, 7.8cm wide by 6.1cm high.