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Lot 144
  • 144

Journal des dames et des modes

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Paris: Bureaux du Journal des Dames, 1 June 1912-1 August 1914
  • Paper
79 issues in 4 volumes, 8vo (227 x 140mm.), limited edition of 1250 numbered copies, 186 pochoir plates by Barbier, Brunelleschi, Taquoy, Werdener and others (including 2 unnumbered plates by Barbier), loose and uncut as issued in original blue, green or buff printed wrappers (both for each individual issue and for each of the four volumes), a few occasional plates lightly foxed, some wrappers slightly chipped, a few wrappers split or slightly torn at spine

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

A complete set of all 79 issues in original wrappers, with wonderful art nouveau fashion plates that evoke the glamour of the age.