Antiquarian Manual Antiques Collecting 1926 Schleicher illustrated leather book
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Leather Books, Illustrated Books, Antiques Collecting, Antiquarian Items).
Manuel de L'Antiquaire de L'Amateur et du Collectionneur, by Adlophe Schleicher.
Published 1926, Paris by Albin Michel.
427 [428] pages. Text in French. Illustrated throughout.
Period 1/2 leather binding, raised bands, gilt title lettering, marbled covers & end papers.
Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.
Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather rubbed but still supple, joints slightly scuffed, remains overall attractive as an object.
Text block paper is uniformly well age toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.
Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this book survives.
Book Measures c. 13" H x 9 3/4" W.
[B4698].