Joseph Guibert - Le Cabinet des Estampes de la Bibliotheque Nationale: Histoire des Collections suivie d'un Guide du - 1926
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Joseph Guibert's Le Cabinet des Estampes de la Bibliotheque Nationale: Histoire des Collections suivie d'un Guide du Chercheur, Paris 1926, first edition, 270 pages, French original, in very good condition with a Bradel half‑calf binding, 425 copies on ivory paper, complete with the subscription leaf.
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Original, rare edition of this beautiful work dedicated to the history of the print room at the National Library, followed by a 'researcher's guide.'
Limited edition of 425 copies on beautiful ivory paper (vellum?), adorned with 32 black-and-white plates outside the text.
Bound in Bradel style with half-havana glazed calfskin, with a rounded spine decorated with the title and date in gilt lettering. Gilt head. Covers and spine preserved.
In good condition. Solid binding showing some wear to the edges and corners. Interior fresh and clean in excellent condition. Beautiful copy.
Complete the subscription form.
Provenance: Fine engraved bookplate by André Barrier glued to the inside cover.
Joseph Guibert
The Print Collection of the National Library: History of the Collections followed by a Researcher's Guide
Paris: Maurice Le Garrec, 1926
In-4 (28.5 x 21.5cm); 270pp
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateOriginal, rare edition of this beautiful work dedicated to the history of the print room at the National Library, followed by a 'researcher's guide.'
Limited edition of 425 copies on beautiful ivory paper (vellum?), adorned with 32 black-and-white plates outside the text.
Bound in Bradel style with half-havana glazed calfskin, with a rounded spine decorated with the title and date in gilt lettering. Gilt head. Covers and spine preserved.
In good condition. Solid binding showing some wear to the edges and corners. Interior fresh and clean in excellent condition. Beautiful copy.
Complete the subscription form.
Provenance: Fine engraved bookplate by André Barrier glued to the inside cover.
Joseph Guibert
The Print Collection of the National Library: History of the Collections followed by a Researcher's Guide
Paris: Maurice Le Garrec, 1926
In-4 (28.5 x 21.5cm); 270pp
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of Books
1
Subject
History, Illustrated
Book Title
Le Cabinet des Estampes de la Bibliotheque Nationale: Histoire des Collections suivie d'un Guide du
Author/ Illustrator
Joseph Guibert
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1926
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
270
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