252 - [Photographs] Luxurious photo album. Paris, W. Marx, 6 rue des Archives, [ca. 1880/1890]. A substantial quarto-sized volume (approx. 24 x 31 cm), with a fine period binding in crushed garnet-red morocco leather, the upper cover adorned with a wide metal mount featuring rich foliage and floral scrollwork, finely chiseled and openwork, framing a central poly-lobed medallion adorned with an imposing interlaced metal monogram. The lower cover is accented with wide metal borders; the spine, with simulated raised bands, is adorned with silver fillets; and there are two ornate metal clasps. The edges are trimmed with polychrome marbled paper.

[Photographs] Luxurious photo album. Paris, W. Marx, 6 rue des Archives, [ca. 1880/1890]. A substantial quarto-sized volume (approx. 24 x 31 cm), with a fine period binding in crushed garnet-red morocco leather, the upper cover adorned with a wide metal mount featuring rich foliage and floral scrollwork, finely chiseled and openwork, framing a central poly-lobed medallion adorned with an imposing interlaced metal monogram. The lower cover is accented with wide metal borders; the spine, with simulated raised bands, is adorned with silver fillets; and there are two ornate metal clasps. The edges are trimmed with polychrome marbled paper. Contains 38 photographs, 35 of which are in CDV format. Manufacturer’s label: W. Marx, 6 rue des Archives in Paris, accompanied by a sticker bearing the inscription “Gold Medal 1878.” W. Marx was one of the renowned Parisian manufacturers of luxury photo albums in the 19th century. His works were notably honored at the 1873 Vienna World’s Fair, where he received a Medal of Progress awarded unanimously by the jury. A superb specimen, remarkable for the excellent condition of its luxurious binding, which has remained particularly fresh. Scattered foxing inside.