France Cruise Ship

Ocean liner FRANCE (1912) PORTFOLIO of 16 pages and 12 plates. Text by LEANDRE VAILLANT PARIS, Devambez Graveur - Portfolio (21 x 28 cm) binding in raspberry embossed paper, first cover stamped with title, framing frieze and motif "with intertwined anchor and porpoise" in gold. 2 notebooks or 16 pages of laid paper followed by 12 plates on cardboard paper of color and black and white illustrations under captioned serpentes showing the luxurious fittings: First class dining room, panel by Gaston La Touche - Mixed lounge, Aubusson tapestries - Conversation lounge - A corner of the conversation lounge - Upper landing of the grand descent, statue of France by Nelson - Banister and door of the grand staircase - Upper landing of the grand descent, decorative motifs - Luxury apartment, carved and gilded wooden medallions - Decor and furniture of the luxury apartment - Mixed lounge, 17th century paintings by Lacroix - Moorish lounge, ice water fountain - Ornamental details, wall light, goldwork, ceiling light, clocks. Illustrations in good condition, worn hinges on the spine, scattered foxing on the text pages. Careful shipping by Registered Letter: free. More photos on request.