By Various
Paris   Tardy
12.5" by 9.5" 224; 105-272; 273-498pp.
Three scarce volumes of this illustrated work on the French clock, in the original French.
By Various

1962-1967 La Pendule Francaise

Paris   Tardy
12.5" by 9.5" 224; 105-272; 273-498pp.
Three scarce volumes of this illustrated work on the French clock, in the original French.
£290.00
: 4kgs / : 910T8

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Description

Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

French. Complete in three volumes. Scarce. A historical study of the French clock from its origins to the present day, with reference to the mechanics, Gothic style, the Renaissance, the styles of various kings of France, cabinets, materials, Regence style, and more. Volume one: The Gothic clock to the Louis XV pendulum, 1967. Third edition. Illustrated throughout with seven colour plates. Collated complete. Volume two: Louis XVI to the Present Day, 1962. First edition. Illustrated throughout. Volume three: Provinces and Abroad. First edition. Illustrated throughout. With collaborations from M. Louis Bulla and M. Maxime Passerat.

Condition

In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and the odd small crease to the extremities. Minor sunning to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small spot or handling mark.

Very Good

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