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Sale 462: Rare Books & Manuscripts including Literature & Americana (#462) 09/08/2011 11:00 AM PDT Closed
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Lot #15 L'Orchidophile: Journal des Amateurs d'Orchidees

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$562.50

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Description

Heading:

(Botanicals)

Title:

L'Orchidophile: Journal des Amateurs d'Orchidees

Author:

Buysson, M. le Comte du

Place Published:

Argenteuil & Paris

Publisher:

l'Editeur

Date Published:

1885-1891

Description:

6 volumes, six years: 1885, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, and 1891. Each with color lithograph botanical plates, a total of 48 color plates. 23x15.5 cm. (9x6"), calf-backed boards, spines lettered in gilt.

Each volume adorned with beautiful color botanical plates, some folding, some double-page.

Condition:

Spines and board edges heavily rubbed; hinges cracked; some leaves detached or chipped/torn at fore edges, some botanical plates with closed tears; else very good.

Item#:

221393

Headline:

L'Orchidophile: Journal des Amateurs d'Orchidees
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