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68 1602 Bindings Beenkens H Uzanne O 68/1602 [Bindings. Beenkens, H.]. Uzanne, O. L'Ombrelle, le Gant, le Manchon. Paris, A. Quantin, 1883, (4),IV,138,(1)p., (col.) ills. and bookdec. by PAUL AVRIL, bound by H. BEENKENS in full burgundy crushed morocco, both covers with inlaid white and red mor. umbrella, silver gilt black mor. manchon, within inlaid green morocco strapwork intertwined with gilt guirlandes and with gilt semis of dots and crosses, gilt ribbed spine, gilt inside dentelles, burgundy silk doublures with floral decoration, light blue marbled free endpaper and blanks, orig. wr. pres., t.e.g., 4to. - Spectacular binding in very fine condition. = Vicaire VII, p.923; Carteret IV, p.384; Ray 288: "He intended them ["l'Ombrelle" and "l'Eventail"] as the beginning of a series of "books of the boudoir" which would eventually provide a comprehensive history of feminine adornment. (...) The result is an elegant pastiche of rococo bookmaking, exactly to the taste of the bibliophiles of his day." SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XL.