Paris: D.A. Longuet n.d. (c.1915) Folio. 22 pp; 80 b/w plates illustrating 777 objects; bibliography. Text in French. Loose as issued in paper-covered portfolio. Ex-lib, dedication bookplate on pastedown, minimal catalog notations on verso of plates, small stamp on bookplate. sm. list of yearly collation checks from 1915 to 1930 in pencil on title page verso. no other library markings. Portfolio lightly soiled with small tears to cloth and paper library label on heel, contents VG. Sculpture, candlesticks, andirons, clocks, frames, keys & escutcheons from Roman times through the 18th century. Second part of series "Le Metal". Le Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Palais du Louvre, Pavillon de Marsan. . Cloth-backed Boards. Very Good. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall.

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Seller: Carnegie Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 004721
Title: LE BRONZE Le Cuivre, L'Etain, Le Plomb
Author: Metman, Louis & J.L. Vaudoyer
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: D.A. Longuet
Place of Publication: Paris
Size: Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23"
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Bronze Metal Metalwork Ancient
Bookseller catalogs: Decorative Arts; Metalwork;

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Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Folio: A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
Soiled: Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
Bookplate: Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
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Verso: The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
Title Page: A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...