![PRISSE D'AVENNES, Achille Constant T. Emile (1807-1879). L'Art Arabe d'apres les monuments du Kaire. Paris: A. Quantin for widow of A. Morel et Cie, [1869-]1877. 3 atlas volumes in one, 2° (576 x 396mm), without the text volume. 107 chromolithographic and 49 lithographic plates. (Lacking 44 plates, some spotting, stronger in vol. I, clean tears to margins, some repaired, touching plates 37 and 65, creasing and light staining to a few plates.) Unbound, in a modern half cloth portfolio.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/CSK/2011_CSK_03013_0072_000(prisse_davennes_achille_constant_t_emile_lart_arabe_dapres_les_monumen014828).jpg?w=1)
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PRISSE D'AVENNES, Achille Constant T. Emile (1807-1879). L'Art Arabe d'apres les monuments du Kaire. Paris: A. Quantin for widow of A. Morel et Cie, [1869-]1877. 3 atlas volumes in one, 2° (576 x 396mm), without the text volume. 107 chromolithographic and 49 lithographic plates. (Lacking 44 plates, some spotting, stronger in vol. I, clean tears to margins, some repaired, touching plates 37 and 65, creasing and light staining to a few plates.) Unbound, in a modern half cloth portfolio.
FIRST EDITION. An exhaustive description of the applied arts in Cairo. The fine plates in the work include various sections, from architecture, both exterior and interior, also furniture, textiles, ceramics and glass. Sold as a collection of plates not subject to return.
FIRST EDITION. An exhaustive description of the applied arts in Cairo. The fine plates in the work include various sections, from architecture, both exterior and interior, also furniture, textiles, ceramics and glass. Sold as a collection of plates not subject to return.
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