first edition Decorated Cloth
1857 · Berne and Neuchatel
Berne and Neuchatel: Societe Litteraire (F. L. Davoine), 1857. First Edition. Decorated Cloth. Very Good. 8vo. 26 by 16.5 cm. 36 pp., followed by 44 hand-colored plates, the first serving as a decorative title to the plate section, and the following 43 being armorial plates, many of which are striking and/or beautiful. Text section with scattered light to moderate foxing, as typical with the paper stock used. Some plates with a trivial amount of light foxing, but plates are generally bright and clean. Spine with repaired tear near upper extremity. Otherwise, the decorative cloth blindstamped and gilded binding is handsome and well-preserved. All edges gilt. A lovely copy overall.
(Inventory #: 004415)