COMPTES DE DEPENSES DE LA CONSTRUCTION DU CHATEAU DE GAILLON Publies d'apres les registres des tresoriers du cardinal D'Ambroise par ACHILLE DEVILLE (1789-1875). (Construction Expenditure Accounts for the Construction of the Gaillon Chateau published from the treasury registers of Cardinal D'Amboise.) Paris. 11850. First edition. FRENCH.
Description: Quarter bound with marbled paper covers and gilt decoration and lettering on the spine. Marbled endpapers. Arts & Sciences logo on title page.
Condition: Good+. Rubbing to covers and edges. Architect's library sticker on spine. Smeared ink stamp on free endpaper. Edges are age marked and moisture stain beginning on page 425 at bottom spine. Bent page corners top edge. (see photos) Some foxing throughout, otherwise pages are clean and tight.
Pages: 559
Size: 8.25" x 10.5"
Weight: 3 lbs 14 ozs
Rare
The somewhat battered and denuded Château de Gaillon, begun in 1502 on ancient foundations[1] was the summer archiepiscopal residence of Georges d'Amboise, Cardinal Archbishop of Rouen; he made of the old château-fort a palatial Early Renaissance structure of unparalleled luxury and magnificence, the most ambitious and significant French building project of its time.
Check out my other current book listings. I will combine shipping for the best rate.
Ask if you have questions. No reserve. You bid, it sells!
Notice: This book will be shipped book rate. It is slower, but cheaper. Be patient!