Paris: Ch. Boivin Editueur. Quarto, Engraved, title page, followed by 100 tinted lithographs by Godard of Paris. The chateaux depicted range from ruined Fifteenth century catles through to magnificent Sixteenth Century Chateaux. The plates are superb, fresh and clean, with only the odd spot of foxing. A contemporary half morocco binding, richly gilt decoated spine, raised bands. top edge gilt. Images can be supplied on request. . Fine. Hardcover. 1857.

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Bookseller: Colin Martin Art Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 076138
Title: Chateaux de France des XV et XVIe Siecles
Author: Petit, Victor
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Ch. Boivin Editueur
Place of Publication: Paris
Date Published: 1857
Keywords: frech castles chateaux architecture architectural history, rare antiquarioan architecture books

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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...
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....
Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Title Page: A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Quarto: The term quarto is used to describe a page or book size. A printed sheet is made with four pages of text on each side, and the...
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...