[BINDINGS]. A group of 12 works in French finely bound, most published in Paris, all illustrated, most in contemporary half morocco gilt, some with original printed wrappers bound in, several LIMITED EDITION.
Sale 1022 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 4, 2022
9:00AM CT
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$875
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Lot Description
[BINDINGS]. A group of 12 works in French finely bound, including:
THIERS, M.A. Histoire de la Revolution Française. Brussels: Société Typographique Belge, 1840. 2 volumes. 19th-century half calf gilt, diaper-patterned purple cloth, spines elaborately gilt. -- GOMARD, A. -J. -J. Possellier. La Theorie de.: Militaire de J. Dumaine, 1845. 19th century brown crushed levant gilt, stamp-signed by Bretault. -- GUIZOT, M. L’Histoire de France. Librairie Hachette, 1872-1876. 5 volumes. Contemporary half red morocco gilt, marbled boards, spines elaborately gilt decorated with 5 raised bands, top edge gilt. -- KOCK, Charles Paul de. The Works. London et al: The Frederick J. Quinby Company, 1903. 2 volumes. Contemporary navy crushed levant gilt, floral gilt with red morocco onlays to spines and sides, stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery. -- FLAUBERT, Gustave. La Tentation De Saint Antoine; Premieres Oeuvres 183..-1842; Bouvard et Pécuchet; Par les Champs et Par les Greves. Librairie de France, 1922, 1923, 1923, 1924. 4 works in 4 volumes. Later half brown morocco gilt, marbled boards. -- And 3 others. Together, 12 works in 18 volumes, various 4to and 8vo sizes, most published in Paris, all illustrated, most in contemporary half morocco gilt, some with original printed wrappers bound in, several LIMITED EDITION, condition generally fine. Complete list available upon request.
Property from the Estate of a Renowned Art Dealer, New York City, New York
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