French colour-prints of the XVIIIth century : the art of Debucourt, Janinet & Descourtis / introduction by Charles E. Russell
1949, Second Edition. London ; New York : Halton. Good, strong copy in paper-backed marbled cloth boards, with a black-printed gilt label mounted to the front. Panel edges and endbands slightly rubbed. Small tear at the bottom of the front hinge. Preliminary and final leaves somewhat foxed, with the interior remaining very bright and clean. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #459705
Physical description: vii pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : colour illustrations ; 31 cm. Notes: First published 1927. Subjects: Debucourt, Philibert-Louis, 1755-1832 -- Catalogs. Janinet, Jean-François, 1752-1814 -- Catalogs. Descourtis, Charles-Melchior, 1753-1820 -- Catalogs. Color prints, French -- 18th century. Aquatint, French -- 18th century. Engraving, French -- 18th century. Printmakers -- France -- Biography.
Price: €30.00