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626 - GIFFARD, Pierre *The End of the Horse*. Illustrations by A. Robida. Paris: A. Colin & Cie, 1899. In-4° (a few stitch marks, foxing, and water stains, especially in the margins). Publisher’s cardboard binding, cream cloth with polychrome decoration, based on Robida’s design, with gilt trim (scuffed, caps slightly worn, corners slightly rounded). A fine copy of this work, which heralds the end of the horse in favor of the velocipede and the automobile. 15 color plates. Included: CRAFTY [i.e., Victor Gérusez]—Paris, woodcut. Text and sketches [...]. Paris, E. Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1890. Large 8vo (1 loose plate). Publisher’s cardboard binding by A. Lenègre & Cie, green cloth with black and gold decoration, gilt edges (slightly rubbed, caps, joints, and corners worn). First edition of this sociological study of the regular equestrian visitors to the Bois de Boulogne, illustrated with black-and-white figures in the text (many full-page) and 16 color plates (separate from the text). Ref. Mennessier de la Lance I:325. Formerly owned by Adolphe Legoupy (dealer’s label). — H.-P. Henri-Jaspar (bookplate).
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GIFFARD, Pierre *The End of the Horse*. Illustrations by A. Robida. Paris: A. Colin & Cie, 1899. In-4° (a few stitch marks, foxing, and water stains, especially in the margins). Publisher’s cardboard binding, cream cloth with polychrome decoration, based on Robida’s design, with gilt trim (scuffed, caps slightly worn, corners slightly rounded). A fine copy of this work, which heralds the end of the horse in favor of the velocipede and the automobile. 15 color plates. Included: CRAFTY [i.e., Victor Gérusez]—Paris, woodcut. Text and sketches [...]. Paris, E. Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1890. Large 8vo (1 loose plate). Publisher’s cardboard binding by A. Lenègre & Cie, green cloth with black and gold decoration, gilt edges (slightly rubbed, caps, joints, and corners worn). First edition of this sociological study of the regular equestrian visitors to the Bois de Boulogne, illustrated with black-and-white figures in the text (many full-page) and 16 color plates (separate from the text). Ref. Mennessier de la Lance I:325. Formerly owned by Adolphe Legoupy (dealer’s label). — H.-P. Henri-Jaspar (bookplate).
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