Jonques et Sampans
Farrère, Claude (Académie Française) Water-colours by Charles Dominique Fouqueray (23 April 1869 - 28 March 1956) Introduction by A. Thomasi.
(Book #ID 102503)
Published by Horizons de France, Paris First Edition 1945. 1945.
First edition in publisher's original ivory card wrap covers, black titles to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 12'' x 9¼''. First edition printed in 500 numbered copies on pure vellum, this being copy number 405. Contains 154pp + iv pp in French text with 138 magnificent water-colours by Charles Fouqueray. From the Straits of Malacca to the Gulf of Pi-Tchi-Li, Fouqueray has not only seen countless boats, he has been able to classify them, choose the most representative, fix their features and their colours within the framework of their activity. The rest of his water-colours are like a unique naval catalogue, Chinese and Indochinese Junks and Sampans, at the same time as the work of a great artist, a journey as informative as it is attractive. Fine condition book in Very Good condition card board folder with paper title label to the spine and with small repairs to the spine ends, all housed in publisher's original matching grey slip case. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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