A bibliographical and descriptive study of the work and life of bookbinder Pierre Legrain, published under the aegis of La Societe de la Reliure Originale.

Introduction by Professor Jacques Millot with contributions from Jacques Anthoine-Legrain, George Blaizot, Robert Bonfils, Marie Dormoy, and Jacques Guignard. Includes a study of 1236 bindings, indices of libraries, bookbinders, an alphabetical table of works, a bibliography, and a general table of contents. With 243 photographic reproductions of engravings and 7 colour plates.

Folio, 206pp, 7 colour plates, 243 black and white reproductions of engravings.

Printed on Bank vellum watermarked BFK Rives, uncut and untrimmed, loosely inserted in a white stiff paper wrapper with gilt lettering, separate brown cloth hard cover and slipcase.

Contents in fine condition; slipcase rubbed with small 7cm tear at top hinge, slight rubbing to cover.