BERGERAT, M.E. - Les Chefs- D'Oeuvre D'Art a L'Exposition Universelle 1878

Paris, Ludovic Baschet. 1878, Limited. Full-Leather, Gilt-Stamped, Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Book, XII-207 PP. Richly illustrated with full page photogravures and many text ills. [e.g. Alma Tadema, Doré, Baudry, Moreau etc. etc.]Title printed in red and black. One of five copies only on Chinese paper, this being nr. 8. bound in full, longgrained, red Morocco with elaborate filet lines and roll borders, corner pieces and coat of arms at centre. Turn-ins, lovely green silk doublure / endpapers. Richly gilded spine with raised bands. [binding signed, but illegible] A sumptuous publication in a superbly crafted binding, apart for some foxing in a gorgeous condition. Very Good/No Jacket.