Le Figaro - FIGARO EXPOSITION - 1889
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Figaro Exposition, illustrated commemorative edition by Le Figaro, published by Goupil & Cie (Boussod, Valadon et Cie) in 1899, a large-format hardcover with 146 pages and colour plates on the preparations for the Paris 1900 Exposition, in very good condition.
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Rare and superb illustrated volume devoted to the preparations for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, published by Le Figaro and edited by Goupil & Cie (Boussod, Valadon & Cie).
Description
Title: Figaro-Exposition
Year: 1899
Subject: Preparations for the 1900 Paris World's Fair
Publisher: Goupil & Cie – Paris
Large-format, prestige edition
Burgundy publisher's hardcover binding, with gold title and decorative elements
High-quality printing
Content
146 pages
A very large number of color-illustrated plates (chromolithographs, heliogravures)
Scenes of Parisian life, architecture, pavilions, decorative arts, fashion
Signed illustrations (Marchetti, etc.)
Paris folded map included.
Iconic imagery: Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, World’s Fair
State
Sturdy binding, well-preserved gilding.
Dimensions : 43cm, 33cm, 2cm
Clean interior, fresh colors
A few minor signs of wear typical for the period.
Very good overall condition.
A work highly sought after by collectors:
World's Fair / Paris 1900
Nineteenth-century illustrated books
History of Paris, Art & Architecture
Antique art books.
Carefully packaged, protected
Additional photos upon request
Original, old work, not a reissue.
Rare and superb illustrated volume devoted to the preparations for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, published by Le Figaro and edited by Goupil & Cie (Boussod, Valadon & Cie).
Description
Title: Figaro-Exposition
Year: 1899
Subject: Preparations for the 1900 Paris World's Fair
Publisher: Goupil & Cie – Paris
Large-format, prestige edition
Burgundy publisher's hardcover binding, with gold title and decorative elements
High-quality printing
Content
146 pages
A very large number of color-illustrated plates (chromolithographs, heliogravures)
Scenes of Parisian life, architecture, pavilions, decorative arts, fashion
Signed illustrations (Marchetti, etc.)
Paris folded map included.
Iconic imagery: Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, World’s Fair
State
Sturdy binding, well-preserved gilding.
Dimensions : 43cm, 33cm, 2cm
Clean interior, fresh colors
A few minor signs of wear typical for the period.
Very good overall condition.
A work highly sought after by collectors:
World's Fair / Paris 1900
Nineteenth-century illustrated books
History of Paris, Art & Architecture
Antique art books.
Carefully packaged, protected
Additional photos upon request
Original, old work, not a reissue.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Architecture, Art, History, Photography
Book Title
FIGARO EXPOSITION
Author/ Illustrator
Le Figaro
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1889
Height
43 cm
Edition
Commemorative edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
33 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Goupil & Cie; Boussod, Valadon et Cie
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
146
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