Uzanne, Octave (1851-1931) La Francaise du Siecle: Modes Moeurs Usages.

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Uzanne, Octave (1851-1931) La Francaise du Siecle: Modes Moeurs Usages. Paris: Quantin, 1886.
Large octavo, limited edition, one of 100 deluxe large paper copies on japon paper, with the plates in three states, copy number 57, illustrated with nine plates appearing in three states each (twenty-seven total),engraved by Gaujean after Lynch, ten engraved headpieces and initials, each repeated in two states on separate plates, unopened, bound in publisher's engraved, embossed, and hand-colored wraps, inside publisher's gilt paper portfolio, with salmon silk ties, and colored portfolio pastedown; the portfolio split along the joints, silk torn, 11 1/4 x 8 in.
Estimate $200-300


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