[Binding, Fine- Charles Samblanx and Jacque Weckesser] La Princesse de Cleves
by Fayette, Madame de la
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1889. Superbly bound by noted Belgian bookbinders, The outstanding Belgian binders Charles De Samblanx (1855-1943) and Jacques Weckesser (1862-1923), both pupils of Josse Schavye. The two noted Belle Epoque bookbinders were in partnership between 1889 and 1909. Signed, "Samblanx-Weckesser" in gilt pallet front turn-in. Beautifully bound in full brown crushed morocco with both covers attractively gilt tooled in several trapezoidal panels consisting of scrolling leaf motifs, and a central oval leaf with stylized initials in center. Spine with six panels, five of which bearing similar gilt tooled designs. Ornate gilt tooled turn-ins and handmade marbled paper. Portrait and 12 plates after Jules Garnier, etched by Lamotte. No 449 of 500 Copies, Signed with initials, L.C. (L. Conquet). Fine condition. With the bookplate of Louis Henry Bristol (foxed). Housed in contemporary slipcase (marbled paper).
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5821
- Title
- [Binding, Fine- Charles Samblanx and Jacque Weckesser] La Princesse de Cleves
- Author
- Fayette, Madame de la
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Librairie L. Conquet
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1889
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
Biblio member since 2011
Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...