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Adolphe Tavernier, Amateurs and Fencing Halls of Paris.
Paris, C. Marpon & E. Flammarion, s.d. [1886]. 8vo, 342 pp.

Original edition, one of 25 copies on Japan paper, no. 28, the only printing with 10 on chine. Work illustrated by Georges Genilloud: cover, frontispiece and 7 plates hors-texte, as well as the banners, running heads, and tailpieces. The author here provides a list of the period’s fencers and thus offers a good view of fencing.

Binding: half green morocco with corners, ornate spine with raised bands, gilt head, first cover preserved (cut and mounted), not trimmed. Spine slightly faded.

Very fine copy.

Adolphe Tavernier, Amateurs et Salles d'Armes de Paris.
Paris, C. Marpon & E. Flammarion, sd [1886]. In-8, 342p.
 
Edition originale, un des 25 exemplaires sur japon, n°28, seul tirage avec 10 chine. Ouvrage illustré par Georges Genilloud : couverture, frontispice et 7 planches hors-texte, ainsi que les bandeaux, en-tête, et culs-de-lampe. L'auteur donne ici une liste des escrimeurs de l'époque et donne ainsi une bonne vision de l'escrime.
 
Reliure demi-maroquin vert foncé à coins, dos à nerfs orné, tête dorée, première couverture conservée (découpée et contrecollée), non rogné. Dos légèrement insolé.
 
Très bel exemplaire.

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Amateurs et Salles d'Armes de Paris by Adolphe Tavernier, first edition (1886), 342 pages, in French, Littérature, illustrated by Georges Genilloud, one of 25 copies on Japan paper no. 28, bound in dark green half-morocco with gold head, very good condition.

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Amateurs et Salles d'Armes de Paris by Adolphe Tavernier, first edition (1886), 342 pages, in French, Littérature, illustrated by Georges Genilloud, one of 25 copies on Japan paper no. 28, bound in dark green half-morocco with gold head, very good condition.

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