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Histoire de l'Hotel Royal des Invalidesby GRANET, Jean-Joseph
Book DescriptionParis: Guillaume Desprez, 1736. First edition. Folio (435 x 290 mm.). Half-title, title and 102 (of 103) engraved architectural plates, comprising bird's eye view, plans and elevations, details of murals, bas-reliefs, and statuary, etc., engraved by Cochin and others. Period-style full brown calf with blind-rolled borders, spine gilt in compartments and with red and green morocco spine labels. While lacking the text, this is a wonderful assemblage of eighteenth-century architectural engravings. Bookseller Terms of SaleTBA |
