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Bainbridge, Henry Charles
Peter Carl Faberge. Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court and the Principal Crowned Heads of Europe. An Illustrated Record and Review of His Life and Work, A. D. 1846-1920.
London B. T. Batsford 1949, Edition De Luxe No Jacket Half Leather Very Good+ 4to., 169pp. Essentially the masterwork of the highly noted expert on the works of Faberge. One of 100 copies printed on handmade paper, specially bound in half Niger morocco for 100 copies reserved for sale in America. Foreword by Sacheverell Sitwell. 126 color and black & white plates. Index. In matching blue cloth slipcase (slight cracking on crown and foot caused by the book's heavy weight). The book's only flaw is slighty toned spine, and 2" crack started near the crown. This is the end-all book on Faberge, in fabulous handmade paper and morocco binding.
- USD 450.00 > other currencies
- ordernr.: 007411
- bookseller: Alcuin Books, Ltd. (USA)
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Alcuin Books, Ltd. (ABAA)
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