Broderies Russes, Tartares, Arméniennes

U.R.S.S. [USSR]

Published by Paris Henri Ernst 1925

About this Item

First Edition. An attractive portfolio of 40 loose plates displaying the items exhibited at the U.S.S.R. pavilion at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts (L'Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs) at Paris in 1925. Red cloth spine with black hard boards and red label and ties. The spine is somewhat bruised and cracked but still holding well. The boards are a little nicked to the edges, but sound. Inside, is the title leaf, and a second sheet of two leaves, with introductory text, In French, and a table des planches. This outlines where each item comes from, and is repeated on each plate. These are in good, but slightly darkened condition. The forty plates (complete), are attractive colour lithographically reproduced images, laid onto stiff grey card stock. Titles etc. are printed onto the card. The images are in excellent condition. The card is a little darkened to the edges, and a few have some small edgewear, nicks and creases. Overall though in Very Good condition. A nice copy of an uncommon item. 390 by 300mm (15¼ by 11¾ inches) . Seller Inventory # 4322

Bibliographic Details

Title: Broderies Russes, Tartares, Arméniennes

Publisher: Paris Henri Ernst 1925

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition