L'ART: Revue Hebdomadaire Illustree (2 volume set, volumes I & II)
Paris: Librairie De L'Art / Delagrave, 1875. 1st Edition. Leather. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. Very Good. Item #013091
1st edition, limited to 100 numbered copies, this being #68. 2 volumes, published in 1875, Volumes 1 & 2. A Very Good set. Elephant folios, illustrated with numerous engraved plates and etchings, some in color, with guards. Bound in period helf-calf, with marbled paper over boards. Red and black morocco title and volume labels, on the spine. Elaborately marbled end papers (note: both volumes have matching bindings, end papers, markings, etc.). t.e.g. Vol. 1 has a weak front hinge. moderate edhe wear, with vol.2 having a small area on the front joint with a circular tear. 1890's donation bookplate on the front paste downs. Internally clean, bright and crisp. The plates have very strong images, with little to no off-setting. A Very Good set, with Good + bindings and Near Fine contents and plates. *** Printed on a heavy stock, artisianal paper, manufactured by Jules Claye. Many of the plates are found in a duplicate state, with the first plate being on a heavy stock, and the second plate (of the same image) being on a lighter, more ephemeral paper. This, of course, gives the same work a drastically different feel and texture. **** Note: International orders only will require additional postage****.
Price: $1,500.00