Description
French critical biography of Albrecht (Albert) Dürer, published in the well-known series “Les Grands Artistes – Leur vie, leur œuvre” (Henri Laurens / Librairie Renouard, Paris). Like its companion volume, this copy is in a handsome uniform half-leather binding designed for a matched shelf appearance.
Highlights and key points:
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Author: Auguste Marguillier (“Biographie critique”)
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Series: Les Grands Artistes (collectible uniform series)
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Illustrations: 24 “reproductions hors texte” plus a woodcut-engraved frontispiece (per title page; please review photos for completeness)
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Binding: half-leather spine and corners, patterned paper boards, decorative endpapers, gilt spine titling
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Matching volume note: I have the Daumier volume in the same matching binding listed separately for collectors seeking a uniform pair
Condition notes: typical shelf wear/rubbing to leather and corners, with age-related toning expected for a book of this era. Please view all photos for full condition details and contents.
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