Color title page, 55 color lithographed plates of porcelain and faience and 47 monochrome plates of glassware. 14x10", publisher's dark blue pebbled cloth, titled in gilt on upper cover. Scarce trade catalogue with exquisite chromolithographs by Charles Verneau--the famous Parisian printer of color lithographed posters. Each color plate displays about a dozen pieces of faience or porcelain, each labeled for its use (pot a crème, coquetier, moutardier, ravier, etc.) A valuable record of carriage-trade table settings, serving pieces, tea & coffee sets; chamber pots, foot baths, pitchers, & other items for the toilette. All in a great variety of designs and styles. Donated by The Veatchs Arts of the Book, Hamburg, NY.
Color title page, 55 color lithographed plates of porcelain and faience and 47 monochrome plates of glassware. 14x10", publisher's dark blue pebbled cloth, titled in gilt on upper cover. Scarce trade catalogue with exquisite chromolithographs by Charles Verneau--the famous Parisian printer of color lithographed posters. Each color plate displays about a dozen pieces of faience or porcelain, each labeled for its use (pot a crème, coquetier, moutardier, ravier, etc.) A valuable record of carriage-trade table settings, serving pieces, tea & coffee sets; chamber pots, foot baths, pitchers, & other items for the toilette. All in a great variety of designs and styles. Donated by The Veatchs Arts of the Book, Hamburg, NY.
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