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ALEXANDER (William) Paris, Nepveu, [1815]...
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ALEXANDER (William) Paris, Nepveu, [1815]...
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
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Description
ALEXANDER (William)
Paris, Nepveu, [1815]...
Costumes and views of China, engraved in intaglio by Simon, after drawings by W. Alexandre.
2 vol. pet. in-12, grained fawn calf, framed with gilt designs, smooth spines decorated with gilt designs, midnight blue title-pieces, gilt edges (contemporary binding).
Charming little book with 53 out-of-text figures, most of them double-page or folded, engraved on steel.
Spines slightly rubbed and corners a little dulled. Some foxing; one figure torn with major loss.
Bibliography
Colas, 77. Cordier, Sinica, col. 1859.
See original version (French)
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