Jacques Saint-Germain - Albert Decaris - Theodore LAURENT - 1955
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The Theodore Laurent, a limited illustrated edition in French, by Jacques Saint-Germain with engravings by Albert Decaris, in a hardback binding with dust jacket and a protective case, 175 pages, 25 by 17 cm, published in 1955 as a posthumous tribute to industrial leader Théodore Laurent.
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This volume is an interesting piece of bibliophilia, particularly for collectors of French industrial history or lovers of fine books from the mid-20th century. It is a posthumous tribute to Théodore Laurent (1863-1953), a great industrial leader, president of Forges et Aciéries de la Marine et d'Homécourt.
1. Technical Sheet of the Work
• Title: Théodore Laurent
• Publication Date: March 1955 (marked MCMLV in Roman numerals).
• Director of the work: Jacques Saint-Germain.
• Illustrations: Burin engravings by Albert Decaris (renowned artist, member of the Institute) and sanguines/watercolors by Pierre Guyénot.
• Print run: Limited to 2,500 copies on Alfa paper.
• Notable content: Foreword by Antoine Pinay and collaborations from leading personalities of the era (André François-Poncet, Léon Daum).
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2. Highlights
• Manufacturing quality: The presence of Decaris engravings is a major selling point. His works are highly sought after by print enthusiasts.
• Provenance/Theme: It is a precious historical document on French steelmaking and the economic elites of the Third and Fourth Republics.
• In 'as new' condition with dust jacket and a cardboard slipcase.
This volume is an interesting piece of bibliophilia, particularly for collectors of French industrial history or lovers of fine books from the mid-20th century. It is a posthumous tribute to Théodore Laurent (1863-1953), a great industrial leader, president of Forges et Aciéries de la Marine et d'Homécourt.
1. Technical Sheet of the Work
• Title: Théodore Laurent
• Publication Date: March 1955 (marked MCMLV in Roman numerals).
• Director of the work: Jacques Saint-Germain.
• Illustrations: Burin engravings by Albert Decaris (renowned artist, member of the Institute) and sanguines/watercolors by Pierre Guyénot.
• Print run: Limited to 2,500 copies on Alfa paper.
• Notable content: Foreword by Antoine Pinay and collaborations from leading personalities of the era (André François-Poncet, Léon Daum).
________________________________________
2. Highlights
• Manufacturing quality: The presence of Decaris engravings is a major selling point. His works are highly sought after by print enthusiasts.
• Provenance/Theme: It is a precious historical document on French steelmaking and the economic elites of the Third and Fourth Republics.
• In 'as new' condition with dust jacket and a cardboard slipcase.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Biographies and memoirs
Book title
Theodore LAURENT
Author/ Illustrator
Jacques Saint-Germain - Albert Decaris
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
1955
Height
25 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Limited edition
Width
17 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket, Slipcase
Number of pages
175
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