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Lot 39

[BOOKPLATES]. DE RIGUER, A[lexandre] (1856-1920). Ex Libris 1903. [London:Williams and Norgate], 1903.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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[BOOKPLATES]. DE RIGUER, A[lexandre] (1856-1920). Ex Libris 1903.[London:Williams and Norgate], 1903. 4to.  xi, full page ex-libris plate with tissue guard, plus 63 mounted bookplates, [4] pp. with index and printing statement. Introductory essays in French by de Riguer and M[aurice] Utrillo. Bound in publisher’s blue cloth with gilt stamped title and design on the front cover with matching stylized gilt lettering on spine, top edge gilt, light marbled patterned endpapers. FIRST EDITION OF THIS HANDSOME COLLECTION OF BOOKPLATES. 

Condition

Binding lightly rubbed and sunned, horizontal indentation to center of spine; half-title with light soiling, foxing throughout with varying affect to bookplates and mounts. Very good. 

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