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24 - [Deluxe edition] DES ESSARTS (Alfred). *Sous les ombrages*. …
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
[Deluxe edition] DES ESSARTS (Alfred). *Sous les ombrages*. Paris, Louis Janet, undated (c. 1840–1850). One in-8 volume, in long-grain half-maroquin, richly decorated spine, covers and spine preserved (binding by Stroobants). Spine faded, covers scuffed, interior fresh. A luxurious edition printed on vellum, illustrated with 10 full-colour lithographs by L. Lassalle, finely enhanced with colour. From the Victor Mercier libraries, featuring his colour bookplate bearing the motto ‘Librorum Flos Illibatus’ and a bookplate by Paul Gavault.
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About the sale Catalogue sale of antique and modern books, engravings and documents
Auction location
Auction time 09/29/2026 at 10:30 AM
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