Le Beau Meuble de France
Paris: Editions Nilsson, ca. 1930s. First edition. Hardcover. Folio. Unpaginated. Loose leaves and plates, as issued. Uncut. Original printed paper covered portfolio with four linen ties intact. Red and black lettering on covers and spine. Title-page in red and black lettering. Fascinating work on French furniture from the Middle-Ages to the 1920s. This study is divided in 8 parts, each containing an explicative text with 10 captioned plates. The 80 photographic plates in photogravure illustrate a range of various furniture styles. Some age wear on portfolio with joints split but boards holding firmly, and corners rubbed. Covers and spine soiled and age-toned. Very minor age-toning throughout. Text in French. Portfolio in overall fair, interior in very good to near fine condition. vg. Item #25544
Price: $175.00