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In the Garden of Gems, by Léonard Rosenthal, with illustrations by Léon Carré. Paris, L’Édition d’Art H. Piazza, 1924.

First illustrated edition of this work devoted to precious stones, their history, legends and symbolism. The volume is richly illustrated with 12 color plates by Léon Carré, accompanied by numerous ornaments, borders, and initials printed in several tones and in gold.

Copy number 887, part of the edition of 2,250 numbered copies.

Half morocco binding with gold decoration on the spine and marbled paper boards. Complete copy, with the illustrations and the cover preserved.

Au Jardin des Gemmes, par Léonard Rosenthal, avec des illustrations de Léon Carré. Paris, L’Édition d’Art H. Piazza, 1924.

Première édition illustrée de cet ouvrage consacré aux pierres précieuses, à leur histoire, leurs légendes et leur symbolique. L’ouvrage est richement illustré de 12 compositions en couleurs de Léon Carré, accompagnées de nombreux ornements, bandeaux et lettrines imprimés en plusieurs tons et à l’or.

Exemplaire numéroté 887, faisant partie du tirage de 2 250 exemplaires numérotés.

Reliure en demi-chagrin avec décor doré au dos et plats en papier marbré. Exemplaire complet, avec les illustrations et la couverture conservée.

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Leonard Rosenthal / Léon Carré - Au Jardin des Gemmes - 1924

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Au Jardin des Gemmes by Leonard Rosenthal and Léon Carré, a numbered, illustrated French edition published by L'Édition d'Art H. Piazza in Paris (1924) with 121 pages, 31 cm by 24 cm, in excellent condition, featuring 12 color plates by Léon Carré and decorative ornaments.

Leonard Rosenthal / Léon Carré - Au Jardin des Gemmes - 1924

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Au Jardin des Gemmes by Leonard Rosenthal and Léon Carré, a numbered, illustrated French edition published by L'Édition d'Art H. Piazza in Paris (1924) with 121 pages, 31 cm by 24 cm, in excellent condition, featuring 12 color plates by Léon Carré and decorative ornaments.

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