(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Lithograph Plates, Vintage Advertising, Advertising Samples, Palette Art Co.).
Documents Lithographiques. Art In Advertsing- I Series, 52 plates (title leaf plus 51 other loose sheets).
Published c. 1905-20, New York by the Palette Art Co.
52 loose photographic print sheets in publisher's original protective cloth and heavy board opening case box. Text in German & English. All images printed photographically on card stock emulsion paper. Images are early photographs of the original lithographs.
Hundreds of art nouveau images, most of which are product advertising or poster advertising art of the era.
Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.
Protective case gently to moderately age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, item remains overall functional as issued and attractive as an object.
Paper is gently toned, still clean internally. Very nice plates with lovely images. Rare suite of early 20th century art nouveau advertising plates.
Still attractive on the shelf. The item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail showing how this rare portfolio survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Nicer in person than on the screen- digital doesn't capture the pleasing subtle finish of the plates.
Item Measures c. 10" H x 8 1/4" W.
[B7905].
(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Lithograph Plates, Vintage Advertising, Advertising Samples, Palette Art Co.).
Documents Lithographiques. Art In Advertsing- I Series, 52 plates (title leaf plus 51 other loose sheets).
Published c. 1905-20, New York by the Palette Art Co.
52 loose photographic print sheets in publisher's original protective cloth and heavy board opening case box. Text in German & English. All images printed photographically on card stock emulsion paper. Images are early photographs of the original lithographs.
Hundreds of art nouveau images, most of which are product advertising or poster advertising art of the era.
Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.
Protective case gently to moderately age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, item remains overall functional as issued and attractive as an object.
Paper is gently toned, still clean internally. Very nice plates with lovely images. Rare suite of early 20th century art nouveau advertising plates.
Still attractive on the shelf. The item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail showing how this rare portfolio survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Nicer in person than on the screen- digital doesn't capture the pleasing subtle finish of the plates.
Item Measures c. 10" H x 8 1/4" W.
[B7905].
