Aux Cercle Du Livre Precieux, 1958, 1958. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Limited edition, No. 120/2,000 cc. , 506 pp. Preface by Dr. Jean Lacassagne. French text. Lavishly illustrated with B&W photos and paintings by Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, Degas, et al.This copy is distinguished by an outstanding example of the bookbinder's art. It is in full calf with blind-stamped concentric circles on both front and rear covers., wirh a small gilt oval on the front and spine & gilt lettering on the spine., bottom edges lightly rubbed, NEAR FINE. In original mylar jacket.

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Bookseller: the book store at depot square (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 6108
Title: Maisons Closes: L'Histoire, L'Art, La Litterature, Les Moeurs
Author: Romi
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Aux Cercle Du Livre Precieux, 1958
Date Published: 1958
Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
Keywords: PROSTITUTION. WOMEN. EROTICA BINDINGS. Book Arts
Bookseller catalogs: Erotica; BOOKBINDINGS;

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Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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....
Calf: Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
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