DEVAUCHELLE (Roger). Bookbinding in France from its origins to the present day. Paris: Jean Rousseau-Girard, 1959-1961. - 3 volumes in-4, 276 x 221. Jansenist Havana morocco, spine with nerves, green morocco scroll decorated with a golden net inside, bronze suede lining and endpapers, gilt edges, preserved cover and spine, case ( Devauchelle). Original edition of 900 copies of one of the most important books dedicated to bookbinding, composed by master bookbinder Roger Devauchelle . The book is divided into 3 parts (From the origins to the end of the 17th century - From 1700 to 1850 - Since 1850) and includes 400 illustrations, 100 of which are in black and 30 in colour. Very nice copy bound by Devauchelle.