BAUER (Gérard). History of a Paris palace. L'Elysée. Paris, Sauret, 1953, fol. in sheets with slightly sun-soiled filled cover, burgundy half-rel. folder and publisher's slipcase, rest. slightly rubbed, monogram J.L.R. at foot. Original engravings by Dunoyer de Segonzac, André Jacquemin, Michel Ciry. Limited edition of 100 numbered copies on Arches vellum, one of 60 nominative copies (copy C) printed especially for Dr. Jean-Leroux-Robert with an autograph letter from Monsieur le Président de la République Vincent Auriol and justified by himself. Enclosed is a refused suite of 6 plates.

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