— Fiat Mod. 519

Not Stated , Not Stated , c1925. Paperback. A rare, charming French celebratory folio on the Fiat 519, with tipped-in plates. Published a quarter of a century following the first Fiat automobile, this work explores the history, design and production of the Fiat 519, a model produced between 1922 and 1927. "Edition Francaise No 855 A - IX - 924 - 5200" printed to the rear cover. In the original string-bound wraps, with cut-out coloured illustration laid down to the front and raised title. A high quality work printed on thick handmade paper. Untrimmed leaves. Circa date given based on the preface, which states "twenty-five years ago a handful of enthusiastic men created the first Fiat car". With decorative borders, five in-text engravings, six tipped-in colour plates, and five monochrome tipped-in plates. Collated against the only other copy obtainable, complete.  In the original thick string-bound wraps. Untrimmed leaves. Externally, with a few minor marks to the covers, otherwise very smart. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. A couple of the plates are slightly creased. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .