390 - [CARRE (Louis)]. French Goldsmith's Hallmarks from the 14th Century to the Early 19th Century

[CARRE (Louis)]. French Goldsmith's Hallmarks from the 14th Century to the Early 19th Century Editions Louis Carré, Paris 1928 Illustrated with headpieces and footpieces by Georges Tcherkessof, as well as hallmarks, coats of arms, and maps of mint jurisdictions drawn by Mr. René Mourre Copy numbered 298/1020 on Montgolfier d’Annonay vellum paper With an autograph inscription by Louis Carré: “To Mr. Vattonne, who so usefully contributed to this book, as a token of my warmest thanks,” Paris, March 29, 1928 And an annotation in gray pencil: “This book was given to Mr. Puiforcat by Mrs. Vattonne following the death of her husband.” (As is, uncollated) This reference work was compiled by the young Louis Carré (1897–1977), who took over his father’s antique business in 1923 and went on to become a gallery owner in Paris and New York.