Choffard. Illustrated with 32 photogravures from negatives by the author
by Salomons, Vera
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Kraków, Poland
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About This Item
London: John & Edward Bumpus Ltd., 1912 8vo (23 cm), 2 front., [8], 112 pp, 24 plates interleaved with tissue paper. Contemporary vellum backed boards, top edge gilt, fore- and bottom-edge untrimmed (binding slightly stained, toning of the last leaf). XVIIIth Century French Book-Illustrators series. The study of Pierre-Philippe Choffard (1731-1809), a renowned French draughtsman and engraver, is presented in this comprehensive volume. The book includes detailed chapters on Choffard's life and artistic achievements, providing insights into his contributions to the world of art. Additionally, a catalogue of the best-known books illustrated by Choffard is meticulously compiled. Printed at the esteemed Chiswick Press, known for its dedication to quality printing, this book ensures a fitting presentation of Choffard's remarkable legacy.
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- Bookseller
- Leopolis Volodymyr Dmyterko (PL)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005687
- Title
- Choffard. Illustrated with 32 photogravures from negatives by the author
- Author
- Salomons, Vera
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John & Edward Bumpus Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1912
- Bookseller catalogs
- Bibliography; Illustrated books; Prints;
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About the Seller
Leopolis Volodymyr Dmyterko
Biblio member since 2019
Kraków
About Leopolis Volodymyr Dmyterko
Specializing in mathematical sciences, Church Slavonic and Slavic books, Eastern European history, travels and topography, bibliography, history and art of the book, history of libraries and collections
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- Top Edge Gilt
- Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...