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69 - BERTHAUX (Louis) – *The Perfect Locksmith*, or a comprehensi…
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BERTHAUX (Louis) – *The Perfect Locksmith*, or a comprehensive treatise on works in iron, ornamentation, architecture and the fine arts, illustrated with plates bringing together more than 250 designs for gates, balusters, handrails, simple, complex, security and secret locks […] - Paris; Maison, Roret, Dijon; published by the author, 1841 - 1 volume, In-8° - A few scattered small foxing spots - Title page entirely engraved and decorated with 1 vignette, and 123 plates, some of which are fold-out (minor tears with no loss to some of the latter) - Publisher’s brown half-chagrin binding, restored in the 20th century (endpapers replaced) - Smooth spine with blind embossing and gold-lettered title (replaced) - A fine copy of this interesting working document, notable for its abundant illustrations. Expert: Caroline Velk - 06.99.94.10.05
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