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METAYER-MERMOZ Maison de Ventes aux Enchères NEVERS

Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
TRAVEL] FAVIER (Alphonse)] Peking: History and Description, Peking, Lazarist Press, Pe-t’Ang, 1897 A substantial quarto volume in half-maroquin with tan corners, ribbed spine, richly decorated with floral motifs in the panels (signed binding) comprising: XII, (4), 562 First edition, numbered copy (no. 751) of this reference work on Peking in a luxurious binding. Impressive illustrations (the work is adorned with 660 old and new engravings, reproduced or executed by local artists; 124 phototypes, 24 collographs as inserts). A fine copy, interior fresh, covers well preserved. A tear at the lower joint. Some rubbing on the binding.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 09/12/2026 at 2:15 PM
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