[Binding, Fine- Charles Samblanx and Jacque Weckesser] La Princesse de Cleves

Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1889.

Superbly bound by noted Belgian bookbinders, The outstanding Belgian binders Charles De Samblanx (1855-1943) and Jacques Weckesser (1862-1923), both pupils of Josse Schavye. The two noted Belle Epoque bookbinders were in partnership between 1889 and 1909. Signed, "Samblanx-Weckesser" in gilt pallet front turn-in. Beautifully bound in full brown crushed morocco with both covers attractively gilt tooled in several trapezoidal panels consisting of scrolling leaf motifs, and a central oval leaf with stylized initials in center. Spine with six panels, five of which bearing similar gilt tooled designs. Ornate gilt tooled turn-ins and handmade marbled paper. Portrait and 12 plates after Jules Garnier, etched by Lamotte. No 449 of 500 Copies, Signed with initials, L.C. (L. Conquet). Fine condition. With the bookplate of Louis Henry Bristol (foxed). Housed in contemporary slipcase (marbled paper).

Price: $1,250.00   Item #5821