GERLACH, Martin. - Festons und Decorative Gruppen, aus Pflan - Lot 42

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GERLACH, Martin. - Festons und Decorative Gruppen, aus Pflan - Lot 42
GERLACH, Martin. - Festons und Decorative Gruppen, aus Pflanzen und Thieren (Festoons, decorative ornaments composed of plants and animals) - Wien, Gerlach & Schenk, 1899 - In-folio, leaves, in publisher's illustrated flap wallet in havana half-chagrin with corners. Third edition of this unusual work, comprising an illustrated title, 3 leaves of explanatory text and index, and 141 heliogravure plates (numbered 1-140, 108a), mostly in two-tone. The iconography features elaborate compositions combining plants, flowers and fruit with shells, fish, birds, reptiles and other accessories forming truly unique combinations. Wallet with some wear and wear spots, excellent condition inside. Missing plate numbers: 13-24-28-32-51-53-56-57-65-90-61-99-108 and alphabet plates XIII and XIX.
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