J.B.S. Chardin

Ridder, André de. J.B.S. Chardin. Paris: Librairie Floury, 1932. Limited Edition. Large Quarto. 89, [2] pp. XCVI plates. Rebound in 3/4 leather over decorative paper-covered boards with gilt ruling on cover and gilt lettering on spine. Raised bands. Gilt top edge. Original wrapper and spine bound at rear. Profusely illustrated with b/w still-lifes and portraits by the great 18th century master. Copy numbered #961 on colophon page. Binding with wear along edges and spine. Upper right corner of cover chipped. Very light fraying of head and tail of spine. Block lightly age-toned, not affecting images. Binding in overall fair to good-, interior in good+ condition.
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