Portraits des Personnages Francais, les Plus Illustres du XGVIe Siecle
Paris: Lenoir & Rapilly, 1848.
Illustrated throughout with 48 fine large color plates (light but persistent foxing throughout, somewhat more in the second volume). 2 volumes, elephant folios, contemporary red leather-backed boards with ornately gilt spines (well-worn at corners and ends but still solid and attractive). Paris: Chez Lenoir, editeur; et Chez Rapilly, son successeur, 1848 & 1856. First editions. Very good copies of these rather scarce books.
Reproduits, en fac-simile, sur les originaux dessines aux crayons de couleur par divers artistes contemporains. I: Rois et Reines de France; Maiitresses des Rois de France. II: Personnages Divers.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First
Language: French
Price: $500.00
Item #243631