GERLACH, Martin. - Festons und Decorative Gruppen, aus Pflan - Lot 176

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GERLACH, Martin. - Festons und Decorative Gruppen, aus Pflan - Lot 176
GERLACH, Martin. - Festons und Decorative Gruppen, aus Pflanzen und Thieren (Festoons, decorative ornaments made of plants and animals) - Wien, Gerlach & Schenk, 1899 - In-folio, in sheets, in publisher's illustrated flap wallet in havana half-chagrin with corners. Third edition of this unusual work composed of an illustrated title, 3 explanatory text sheets and index and 141 plates in heliogravure (numbered 1-140, 108a) mostly in two tones. The iconography presents elaborate compositions combining plants, flowers and fruits with shells, fish, birds, reptiles and other accessories forming truly unique combinations. Portfolio with some use defects and spotting, excellent condition inside. Missing plate numbers: 13-24-28-32-51-53-56-57-65-90-61-99-108 and plates XIII and XIX concerning the alphabet.
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