Published by Jules Le Clere et Cie, Paris, 1872
Seller: Cole & Contreras / Sylvan Cole Gallery, Sitges, B, Spain
First Edition Signed
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION, NEVER PUBLISHED, of this extremely rare catalogue of the books destroyed when the Palais du Conseil d'Etat burned in May, 1871. 2 leaves, 71 pp. Hundreds of 19th century and antiquarian books thoroughly described (particularly strong, as one would expect, in French history and culture). ONLY 100 COPIES PRINTED, NEVER PUBLISHED. This is furthermore a presentation copy, with a SIGNED INSCRIPTION FROM PATRICE SALIN, THE MAIN AUTHOR, to art and book expert Emile-Louis Galichon (1829-1875), director of the Gazette des Beaux Arts. Printed on good wove paper. 8vo. Uncut in original wraps. Some wear to wraps. Internally clean. Very good.