Spitzer, F., dir. La Collection Spitzer

Paris, Maison Quantin/ Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, 1890-1892. 6 vols. and plate vol. No. 542/600, num. engr., chromolithogr., collotypes, and heliogravures throughout, ruled in red, ornamental initials printed in red and black; vol. of plates w. 68 b/w collotypes (loose). Large folio. Unif. green half leather, t.e.g./ hcl.

Some wear to loose plates and covers, occas. browning/ foxing. Massive and beautifully illustrated catalogue of the private collection of the art dealer Friedrich Spitzer (1814-1890) to which many authoritative art historians contributed (such as Froehner, Darcel and Müntz). Contains ample descriptions of a wide range of objects from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. (total 7) *The weight of the complete set is over 75 kg, please consult our website concerning shipping costs.