JONQUET (Emile).
Montmartre formerly and today. Illustrated edition with 83 engravings.
Paris : D. Dumoulin et cie, Bureau du sanctuaire, [1891]. - In-4, red morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ornate spine, gilt lace inside, gilt edges, case (publisher's binding).

First edition illustrated with numerous vignettes in the text and on full page.

This edition is different from the one with the same title published in 1890. It traces the history of Montmartre from its first religious vocations to the time of publication, i.e., a few months after the inauguration of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, known as the "National Vow. In the appendix is a catalog of the abbesses of Montmartre, a list of the deputies who voted for the work of the National Vow, etc.

ONE OF THE RARE COPIES ON JAPAN, specially printed for the Reverend Father Alfred François Voirin, superior of the chaplains of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart from 1885 to 1893.

Beautiful copy in red morocco.
Rubbing to the spine, soiling, rubbing and stains to the slipcase.
Timed Tuesday 24 January 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 109

JONQUET (Emile). Montmartre formerly and today. Illustrated edition with 83 engravings. Paris : D. Dumoulin et cie, Bureau du sanctuaire, [1891]. - In-4, red morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ornate spine, gilt lace inside, gilt edges, case (publisher's binding). First edition illustrated with numerous vignettes in the text and on full page. This edition is different from the one with the same title published in 1890. It traces the history of Montmartre from its first religious vocations to the time of publication, i.e., a few months after the inauguration of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, known as the "National Vow. In the appendix is a catalog of the abbesses of Montmartre, a list of the deputies who voted for the work of the National Vow, etc. ONE OF THE RARE COPIES ON JAPAN, specially printed for the Reverend Father Alfred François Voirin, superior of the chaplains of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart from 1885 to 1893. Beautiful copy in red morocco. Rubbing to the spine, soiling, rubbing and stains to the slipcase.

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
25%
JONQUET (Emile). Montmartre formerly and today. Illustrated edition with 83 engravings. Paris : D. Dumoulin et cie, Bureau du sanctuaire, [1891]. - In-4, red morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ornate spine, gilt lace inside, gilt edges, case (publisher's binding). First edition illustrated with numerous vignettes in the text and on full page. This edition is different from the one with the same title published in 1890. It traces the history of Montmartre from its first religious vocations to the time of publication, i.e., a few months after the inauguration of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, known as the "National Vow. In the appendix is a catalog of the abbesses of Montmartre, a list of the deputies who voted for the work of the National Vow, etc. ONE OF THE RARE COPIES ON JAPAN, specially printed for the Reverend Father Alfred François Voirin, superior of the chaplains of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart from 1885 to 1893. Beautiful copy in red morocco. Rubbing to the spine, soiling, rubbing and stains to the slipcase.
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