Bruxelles, Emile Flateau, 1858, in-8°, 23 x 15 cm, iv + (6-159) + 56 + 8 (tables), bound in contemporary half leather, gilt title on raised spine (L. Pernot-Verstraeten , relirur ''sic'' rue Savaen 58). Small ex-library stamp on title. Binding with some use. Van Soust was director for the Fine Arts at the Ministry of Interior Affairs and as such the highest civil servant responsible for Belgian art policy. This book contains information on the Brussels' Salon of 1857. (See also B.N. vol.XXIII pp 270-271). [ we have listed more publications on the Brussels - Bruxelles Salon. Please inquire per e-mail on our prices when ordering multiple items.] ..