Very nice catalog featuring pink and grey cover with strong graphic at face. Clean and tightly bound with no names or writing. Measures 6-1/4"x9-1/2" and contains 98 pages featuring 477 lots. Some photo illustration in black and white in addition to descriptions for each work. Sale was held January 26, 1954. Fine bindings were the order of the day, but collection also included illustrated art books of merit. Binders represented include Pierre Legrain, Jacques-Anthoine Legrain, Paul Bonet, Rose Adler, Therese Moncey, Madeleine Gras and Louise Leveque.
Title: Modern French Illustrated Books Important Decorated Bindings By the Leading French Masters Collection Formed By Sir Francis Rose; Bart, London Auction Catalog
Location Published: New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries: 1954
Binding: Soft Cover
Book Condition: Very Good
Categories: France, Art & Photography, Books On Books
Seller ID: 20171IN
Keywords: auction catalogs. fine french books. fine bindings. pierre legrain, jacques-anthoine legrain, paul bonet. rose adler. therese moncey. madeleine gras. louise leveque.
