GONDAR Jacques). French chronicles, published... - Lot 70 - Pierre Bergé & Associés

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GONDAR Jacques). French chronicles, published... - Lot 70 - Pierre Bergé & Associés
GONDAR Jacques). French chronicles, published by F. Michel, followed by researches on style by Ch. Nodier. Paris, Louis Janet, s.d. (1838). Small in-8, contemporary binding in blue glazed calf, gilt fillet on the boards framing an important embossed decoration with angel and demon motifs and, in the center, the title in embossed letters on a gilt background, spine decorated with gold and cold embossed motifs, interior gilt fillets, gilt edges (binding of the gilt edges (publisher's binding). Ornate title printed in red, lettering, borders and 4 plates out of text engraved by Rouargue after Colin in historiated frames in the manner of medieval manuscripts. A very nice copy printed on vellum paper and covered at the time with an exceptional binding with embossed decoration, one of the few with the four figures as well as the title, the and ornaments very finely colored with gold highlights, the whole very fresh. Minimal and pale freckles on a few leaves.
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