"10. Bruxelles, J.P.Meline, École Royale de Gravure, large in-8°, 27,5 x 18 cm, 517 pp + 59 illustrations h.t. (lithographs , engravings ), contemporary full red leather binding, raised gilt spine. Covers and spine with gilt decoration in Romantic style. Marbled edges and end papers. Binding with some use at extremities but a very fine copy with spotless interior. Important critique of the Brussels Salon of 1836. The book is also remarkable for its illustrations as this was the first attempt in Belgium to revive the art of engraving to illustrate a book. (see Van der Marck; Romantische Boekillustratie in België, pp 160.). Text in French. Livre en français. [ we have listed more publications on the Brussels - Bruxelles Salon. Please inquire per e-mail on our prices when ordering multiple items.] .."
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Antiquariaat Wim de Goeij
M. Wim de Goeij
Max Temmermanlaan 15 - Postbox 39
2920 Kalmthout
Belgium
0032 496 381 439
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" Bruxelles, J.P.Meline, École Royale de Gravure, large in-8°, 27,5 x 18 cm, 517 pp + 59 illustrations h.t. (lithographs , engravings ), contemporary blue half leather binding, smooth spine with gilt decoration in the Romantic style. Marbled edges and end papers. Binding with some minor use at extremities but a fine copy with a near spotless interior. Important critique of the Brussels Salon of 1836. The book is also remarkable for its illustrations as this was the first attempt in Belgium to revive the art of engraving to illustrate a book. (see Van der Marck; Romantische Boekillustratie in België, pp 160.). Text in French. Livre en français. [ we have listed more publications on the Brussels - Bruxelles Salon. Please inquire per e-mail on our prices when ordering multiple items.] .."