Three 19th Century French Auction Catalogues bound in one
Paris. Hardcover. 1868-1869. xlvi, 143p; xi, 253p. 15p; xxviii, 263p. 19th century quarter green calf over marbled boards with a richly gilt spine in compartments. Marbled end papers. Jacques-Charles Brunet (1780-1867) catalog lists 713 lots with detailed bibliographical descriptions. The hammer prices have been added in red ink by a contemporary hand. the M. van der Helle catalog lists 2372 lots. A number of lots with contemporary underlinings. The M. Le Baron J. P*** catalog lists 1087 lots with numerous detailed bibliographical descriptions. Some copies of the Brunet catalog exists with an engraved frontispiece of Brunet, but it is not present in this copy. Corners a little bumped and some rubbing to the boards and headband as a result of use. Small contemporary sticker of August Fontain on the title page to van der Helle catalog. An attractive and still useful reference. Very Good. Item #7241
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.
Price: $450.00