Joan Sandeman (2 results)

Leather. Condition: Very Good. A large handwritten history of the French capital. A large handwritten history of the French capital. Penned by one Joan Sandeman, whose name is stamped in gilt to the base of the spine. With over 50 postcards and pictures tipped in, a few empty but labelled spots where assumedly some have fallen out, been neatly removed or never added, but on the whole this seems to be practically complete. With articles on various Parisian buildings, landmarks and antiquities including Notre Dame, the Palais Royal and Vincennes Written in French. A unique and fascinating book. In a half calf binding over paper covered boards. Externally, sound with some wear and bumping to extremities. Spine slightly cocked. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have occasional spots and handling marks but are on the whole bright and clean. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). signed by author. book.…

Leather. Condition: Very Good. A large handwritten history of paintings in three volumes. A large handwritten history of paintings in three volumes. Penned by one Joan Sandeman, whose name is stamped in gilt to the base of each spine. Each volume is filled with tipped in postcards - primarily monochrome or sepia - and other illustrations, which appear to have perhaps been cut from magazines or other books. Covering a wide variety of artists including Gustave Ricard, Charles Chaplin, Vouet, Fragonand, William Bouguereau and Ribot. Written in French. A unique and interesting set. Uniformly bound in quarter calf over marbled boards. Externally, smart with some light rubbing and wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have occasional spots and handling marks but are on the whole bright and clean. Very Good. Not stated (illustrator). book.…