L'Ombrelle La Gant - Le Manchon
Paris: A. Quantin, 1883. Avril, Paul. First edition. Hardcover. 138 pages. 27 x 18 cm. Illustrated by Paul Avril: Each page with a process border printed in black, or photogravure border or vignette or various shades of blue, red, green, or brown. This work and "L'Eventail," were meant by Uzanne to provide a comprehensive history of feminine adornment. GORDON RAY 288. "Certainly Avril, who was a witty and ingenious artist, took full advantage of Uzanne's anecdotal chronicle ...... The result is an elegant pastiche of rococo bookmaking......." [THE ART OF THE FRENCH ILLUSTRATED BOOK 1700-1914]. Raised bands, marbled endpapers, modest extremity rubbing, original wrappers bound-in. Text in French. Contemporary three quarter blue morocco and marbled boards. Teg. Very good. Item #20478
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