Language: English
Published by Springer Netherlands, 2010
ISBN 10: 9048149177 ISBN 13: 9789048149179
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
US$ 175.93
Quantity: 2 available
Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.00x6.20x0.58 inches. In Stock.
Paris, Plon, Nourrit & Cie, 1904 , in-folio, 43 x 31,5 cm, (8) nn pp + 48 photogravure plates + (2)nn pp ( table) + (2)(blank). Complete volume, as published. Sewn, with the photo engravings mounted on different coloured stock, original grey printed wrapper. Spine slightly damaged with some (minimal) loss of paper. Very fine spotless and complete copy of the ''first series''. ( In 1905 a second series, also with 48 plates was published, this series is much rarer and not present here). The volume is kept in a modern full cloth box as protection. The cover and the typography are by G. Auriol in his typical '' Art Nouveau '' design an delicately printed in pastel colours. The plates were hand pulled. A fine item.