[PHOTOGRAPH]. DELTON (J.). LE TOUR DU BOIS. Photogravures. Horse photography at the Bois de Boulogne. P., Veuve Éthiou Pérou, 1884. In-4 Italian-style ivy-green chagrined cloth, gilt framing and title on 1st board, smooth spine with gilt title throughout (period binding); (2) ff. including title, 26 pl. Worn binding with chips and discolorations. ORIGINAL EDITION containing a portrait and 25 plates of horse scenes in photogravure on heavyweight vellum, all mounted on tabs.

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