Illustrations by Auguste Borget (1 results)
LA CHINE OUVERTE - AVENTURES D'UN FAN-KOUEI DANS LE PAYS DE TSIN
Old Nick (Paul Emile Dorand Forgues) ; illustrations by Auguste Borget
Seller: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents
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Condition: VG. Paris 1845 first edition. H. Fournier. In French. Hardcover. Lg.8vo., 396pp., text illustrations, plates by Auguste Borget. Original gilt and turquoise blue decorated wraps are present and are bound in. Hardcover binding - appears to be late 19thc binding . Original tiny bookseller label inside front cover of H. S…amuel in Paris. 3/4 brown cloth with brown and red marbled boards. Mounted black leather spine label with gilt lettering. VG. hinges secure and unbroken; text clean. Some light cover wear, cover tips frayed and bent slightly inward. Nice condition for this highly desirable book. Pictures available on request.