Pierre VIDAL - Women's hours in Paris Published... Lot 257

Pierre VIDAL - Women's hours in Paris Published by Boudet, Paris, 1903 - First edition of this handsome, highly typified work illustrated with 96 etchings and 150 colored flower friezes by Pierre Vidal. Contemporary or slightly later binding in half-basin, smooth spine decorated with gilt ornamentation, some light rubbing. Interior in excellent condition, free of foxing, One of 220 numbered copies on Papeteries du Marais vellum, specially made for this work, total edition of 250. "A very interesting work for costume in 1900" according to Carteret. Carteret Illustrés IV, p 397 - Mahé III, 664. Large in-8, 8p (2) 192p (1)