M. Rigollot — Histoire Des Arts Du Dessin

Paris, Dumoulin, 1863-1864. First edition. Leather. A first edition copy of Marcel-Jérôme Rigollot's historical study of European art. Published in French. A leather bound, first edition copy of Marcel-Jérôme Rigollot's historical study of European art. Published in French. In the first volume, Rigollot offers a detailed survey of Italian art from Roman times up to the sixteenth century. In the second volume, he broadens his scope across Europe, discussing miniatures, art in France between the ninth and fourteenth century, before moving onto Byzantine and German art. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown of both volumes. From the library of Guille-Alles, in Guernsey. With an index number taped to the spine and a few institutional stamps within the volume. In a quarter calf binding over patterned boards. Externally, smart. Rubbed to the spine, with a little scuffing of the leather at the front joint of both volumes. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are rather foxed towards the front of each volume, but improve towards the rear. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .