Description
Edited by Edward Straham
Illustrated
Philadelphia : Gebbie and Barrie; 1878
Large, heavy and massive folio.
Size: 12 x 17"
Fully illustrated with wood and steel engravings.
48 full-page steel engravings on India paper, 28 wood engravings, and 85 text illustrations
Original embossed leather binding decorated in gilt, gilt edges
Worn leather, very good interior condition, some occasional foxing
Text in English
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1878 MASTERPIECES of PARIS UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION antique FOLIO D'OEUVRE D'ART
Estimate $350-$400
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