[REDOUTÉ Pierre-Joseph, illustrator]. VAUDOYER Jean-Louis. Choix des plus Belles Roses. [1938]
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[REDOUTÉ Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840), illustrator. -- VAUDOYER Jean-Louis (1883-1963)]. A group of 207 printer's proofs, [from: Choix des plus Belles Roses. Paris: Librairie Denis et al, 1938].
Folio (406 x 330 mm). 12 color lithographs, all in an unnumbered state, each with several printer's proofs, see below. Loose as issued in contemporary morocco slipcase.
PRESUMABLY A PRINTER'S PROOF COPY of this work, which was produced in a limited edition of 670 copies. Each lithographed plate is accompanied by several printer's proofs in various states, a total of 207 plates, several printed in single color, with others in full or near-full color.
Property from the Estate of Peter Fortsas
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