Carmen (1915)

Illustrated by René Bull

 

 

 

To the left, we show a rare copy of the 1st Edition of Carmen

holding the suite of images prepared by René Bull (that published

by Hutchinson & Co. [London] in, or about, 1915).

 

This example retains the original decoratively gilt-stamped

red cloth cover - one of the known variant bindings for

the 1st Edition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the right, we show the Title Page

complete with decorations from Bull.

 

Co-published in, or about, 1915 by Hutchinson & Co (London) and Hearst's International (New York), Carmen is an

illustrated version of Prosper Mérimée's classic novella, Carmen, that was to be adapted into the famous Opera by

George Bizet.

 

Through his illustrated rendering - including both colour and monotone images - Bull brings Mérimée's 19th Century tale

of the beautiful gypsy and femme fatale, Carmen, to us in wonderful fashion.

 

Copies of Carmen as illustrated by Bull - are rare and highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

 

 

Our Greeting Cards and Reproduction Prints 

 

 

For connoisseurs of Bull's work, we have prepared sets of 16 Greeting Cards displaying each of his colour images for Carmen (1915) and on the left, we show an example of how these Greeting Cards appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code: RB C CS(16)
Price: US$80.00

 

When presented on Greeting Cards, these images are prepared as tipped-on plates - in hommage to the hand-crafted

approach typical of prestige illustrated publications produced in the early decades of the 20th Century. Each card is

hand-finished and the images are presented on Ivory card stock with an accompanying envelope. The rear of each

card carries information about René Bull, this wonderful suite and the profiled illustration - we have left the interior

of the cards blank so that you may write your own personal message.

 

Should you wish to order a Reproduction Print of one or more of these images, we have provided some options below.

Each of these large format prints is also accompanied by information about René Bull, this suite and the profiled

illustration.

 

To purchase, simply click on the appropriate "Add to Cart" button and you will be taken through to our Shopping Cart

secured through PayPal. Multiple purchases will be consolidated by that feature and shipping and handling costs to any

destination in the world are accommodated by our flat-rate fee of US$20 for every US$200 worth of purchases.

 

Of course, should you wish to discuss some customised options, we welcome your contact on any matter through

ThePeople@SpiritoftheAges.com.

 

In the meantime, enjoy perusing these wonderful images from René Bull.

 

 

The colour illustrations 

 

Carmen The Arrest of Carmen At first sight I did not like her looks

Who should I see get down but -

the little gypsy!

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C1 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C2 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C3 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C4 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

With one bound she leapt over

me and set off running

 

 

 I pay my debts, I pay my debts!

That girl was lively company,

I can tell you!

 Tears from a Dragoon!

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C5 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C6 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C7 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C8 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

I presented my point at his body, and

he ran on to it

 

 

The Stampede of the Smugglers

Orange Seller!

Don José kills the One-eyed

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C9 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C10 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C11 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C12 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

A very clever picodor named Lucas

The bull obligingly avenged me

I threw myself at her feet

The death of Carmen

(Frontispiece)

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C13 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C14 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C15 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00

 

 

Reproduction on 12x18" sheet

Code: RB C C16 (12x18)
Price: US$60.00