LIVRE. LES PLUS BEAUX EXEMPLAIRES DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE NATIONALE.|LE by Lejard, A. (editor) - 1949

Paul Elek, 1946. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:

Paul Elek, 1946-01-01. Hardcover. Good. in x in x in. on half bound cream and maroon boards

Paul Elek, London, first edition, 1947. Cloth-backed boards, 4to, 32 cm,. 166 pp, 182 ills (some colour). From the blurb: : "The making of fine books has always been one of the hallmarks of a great civilisation, and the exquisite lettering and illustration of the early illuminated manuscripts are known by reputation to everyone. The craftsmanship which goes to the making of a beautiful book has been brought to a high pitch of excellence in France. "The Art of the French Book" traces the history of French book production from 9th century manuscripts to books illustrated by Picasso, Matisse and Braque. Brief chapters on the significance and artistic achievement of each period are followed by numerous illustrations in black-and-white and full colour of the most famous examples of written and printed books throughout the centuries. Books, like other works of art, are naturally products of their age, and the manuscripts of Carolingian or Merovingian times express essential visual elements… Read More

Paul Elek, London, first edition, 1947. Cloth-backed boards, 4to, 32 cm,. 166 pp, 182 ills (some colour). From the blurb: : "The making of fine books has always been one of the hallmarks of a great civilisation, and the exquisite lettering and illustration of the early illuminated manuscripts are known by reputation to everyone. The craftsmanship which goes to the making of a beautiful book has been brought to a high pitch of excellence in France. "The Art of the French Book" traces the history of French book production from 9th century manuscripts to books illustrated by Picasso, Matisse and Braque. Brief chapters on the significance and artistic achievement of each period are followed by numerous illustrations in black-and-white and full colour of the most famous examples of written and printed books throughout the centuries. Books, like other works of art, are naturally products of their age, and the manuscripts of Carolingian or Merovingian times express essential visual elements… Read More

Les éditions du Chêne, Paris, first edition, 1947. Cloth-backed boards, 4to, 32 cm,. 166 pp, 182 ills (some colour). From the blurb: : "The making of fine books has always been one of the hallmarks of a great civilisation, and the exquisite lettering and illustration of the early illuminated manuscripts are known by reputation to everyone. The craftsmanship which goes to the making of a beautiful book has been brought to a high pitch of excellence in France. "The Art of the French Book" traces the history of French book production from 9th century manuscripts to books illustrated by Picasso, Matisse and Braque. Brief chapters on the significance and artistic achievement of each period are followed by numerous illustrations in black-and-white and full colour of the most famous examples of written and printed books throughout the centuries. Books, like other works of art, are naturally products of their age, and the manuscripts of Carolingian or Merovingian times express… Read More

Paul Elek, London, first edition, 1947. Cloth-backed boards, 4to, 32 cm,. 166 pp, 182 ills (some colour). From the blurb: : "The making of fine books has always been one of the hallmarks of a great civilisation, and the exquisite lettering and illustration of the early illuminated manuscripts are known by reputation to everyone. The craftsmanship which goes to the making of a beautiful book has been brought to a high pitch of excellence in France. "The Art of the French Book" traces the history of French book production from 9th century manuscripts to books illustrated by Picasso, Matisse and Braque. Brief chapters on the significance and artistic achievement of each period are followed by numerous illustrations in black-and-white and full colour of the most famous examples of written and printed books throughout the centuries. Books, like other works of art, are naturally products of their age, and the manuscripts of Carolingian or Merovingian times express essential visual elements… Read More

Arts et Métiers Graphiques, original journal, November 1937. Printed wrappers, 4to,. 82, [8] pp, colour ills. The contents include: Julien Cain : Les Manuscrits a Peintures dans L'art du Moyen Age Français; Philippe Lauer : Les Manuscrits Carolingiens; Émile-A. Van Moé :Les Manuscrits sous les Capetiens; Louis Gillet : Les Manuscrits aux XIVe et XVe Siecles; Maurice Raynal : L'enluminure Romane et L'imagination Plastique Française; Émile-A. Van Moé : Quatre Livres Royaux. Lower fore-edge corners a little curled, otherwise Good.

Paul Elek, London, first edition, 1947. Cloth-backed boards, 4to, 32 cm,. 166 pp, 182 ills (some colour). From the blurb: : "The making of fine books has always been one of the hallmarks of a great civilisation, and the exquisite lettering and illustration of the early illuminated manuscripts are known by reputation to everyone. The craftsmanship which goes to the making of a beautiful book has been brought to a high pitch of excellence in France. "The Art of the French Book" traces the history of French book production from 9th century manuscripts to books illustrated by Picasso, Matisse and Braque. Brief chapters on the significance and artistic achievement of each period are followed by numerous illustrations in black-and-white and full colour of the most famous examples of written and printed books throughout the centuries. Books, like other works of art, are naturally products of their age, and the manuscripts of Carolingian or Merovingian times express essential visual elements… Read More

Paris: Albin Michel, 1942. Fine. Albin Michel, Paris 1942, 18,5x25cm, broché. - Edition originale dont il n'a pas été tiré de grands papiers. Iconographie, bel exemplaire. [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION ON DEMAND]

Paul Elek,, [1947]. Roy. 4to., First Edition, with numerous coloured and monochrome reproductions (many full-page) in the text, small neat signature on front free endpaper; blue cloth, upper board lettered in white, ivory cloth back lettered in blue, a very good, bright, clean copy. With worn dustwrapper loosely inserted.