THE ART OF THE FRENCH BOOK : From Early Manuscripts to the Present Time
by Andre Lejard (Editor); Philip James (Introduction)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good - COLLECTIBLE/Good
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Paris, France: Les Editions de Chene, 1947. First Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. Very Good - COLLECTIBLE/Good. Text/NEAR NEW; showing trace discoloration. Bi-color boards/VG w/light rubs to lower edge. DJ/Good; intact w/closed tears & small losses to lower edge, and soiled surface; under mylar. 12 centuries of French book production, dating from early 9th century manuscripts to those illustrated by Picasso, Matisse and Braque. This English translation of Le Livre is edited by Andre´ Lejard ((1899-1974). 166 pgs, w/182 illustrations & plates from the Bibliotheque Nationale. Text in 7 parts: 1, Introduction; 2, Manuscripts; 3, The French Book in the 15th & 16th Centuries; 4, The French Book in the 17th & 18th Centuries; 5, The French Book in the 19th Century (1801-1870); 6, The French Book in the 20th Century; and 7, Bindings). Fine copy despite flaws.
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- Bookseller
- 100 POCKETS (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 019126
- Title
- THE ART OF THE FRENCH BOOK : From Early Manuscripts to the Present Time
- Author
- Andre Lejard (Editor); Philip James (Introduction)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good - COLLECTIBLE
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Thus
- Publisher
- Les Editions de Chene
- Place of Publication
- Paris, France
- Date Published
- 1947
- Keywords
- History/French/Book Binding//Visual Arts
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- Arts & Crafts;
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