Translated from the French by Victoria Benedict. Introduction and Legends by Jean Longnon and Raymond Cazelles. Preface by Millard Meiss.Original publisher's red cloth, gilt lettered spine and gilt coat-of-arms on the front board. No wrapper as issued. Housed in cream slipcase with colour plate mounted. A UK first edition, first impression. The book is bright and tight. The front and back boards are bright, clean and sharp. The spine ends and the lower leading edge corner of the back board are lightly bruised. The pages are clean and bright. No foxing. The closed page edges are fresh. The binding is tight - no cracked hinges. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The slipcase is intact and complete. It shows trivial soiling. A handsome copy. Please note that this is a heavy book and postage will be a little more than standard.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 1969
Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: No Jacket ( as Issued )
