Karcher henri thomas de (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Pink boards with black handwritted text on front cover and spine. 60 pp. French. "Catalog of ancient and modern prints and figure books from the cabinet of the late knight of Karcher." Published on the occasion of an auction which took place Monday January 24, 1825. The collection of Henri Thomas de Karcer, German diplomat (1773-1824). G, boards and endsheets exhibit some soiling, fraying at head and tail of spine, light staining on pages, otherwise tight and readable.…

60 pp. Small 8vo, attractive antique calf-backed paste paper boards, spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. Paris: Leblanc, 1824. The very rare sale catalogue of a notable collection of 325 prints by Dürer, Masson, Nanteuil, Rembrandt, etc., as well as illustrated books, snuff boxes, and sculptures. From the biographical sketch we learn that Karcher (1773-1824), was a prominent financial administrator under Napoleon who participated in the Congress of Vienna. His many years abroad in Germany and Italy enabled him to amass an impressive art collection. 410 lots. Nice copy. ? Lugt 10806.…