About this book

Three illustrated catalogs from Librairie Les Argonautes, the specialist Paris rare-book firm associated with Jean-Edouard Gautrot.

The catalogs feature collectible books, illustrated editions, decorative and artistic bindings, livres d’artiste, and other material from the French rare-book trade.

A useful reference lot for collectors interested in fine books as physical objects as well as the history of modern bookselling and bookbinding.

Best fit for bibliophiles, rare-book dealers, bookbinders, artists, designers, and collectors of French livres d’artiste.

Major hook: Three matched specialist catalogs from a Paris rare-book dealer known for high-level illustrated and finely bound books.

Condition: Very Good overall from the covers shown, with light normal handling and shelf wear. See photos for full condition details.

Search terms: Librairie Les Argonautes, Jean-Edouard Gautrot, Paris rare books, fine bindings, bookbinding, artist books, livres illustrés, livre d’artiste, bibliophile, antiquarian books.