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‘Lamartine Oeuvres Choisies’ French Leather Bound Waste Paper Basket, 1900s

$600
£458.15
€521.62
CA$842.49
A$921.01
CHF 487.26
MX$11,021.38
NOK 6,199.64
SEK 5,675.14
DKK 3,896.17

About the Item

More information coming soon… Dating to the 1900s, this French waste paper basket consists of two bound books with tan leather and gold embossing. Identical spines both read Lamartine Oeuvres Choisies, which is a compilation book first published in 1840, by the French poet and politician, Alphonse de Lamartine. Lamartine began composing the works in 1790, before completing the set in 1820.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Embossed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition. Very light nicks. Some areas with slight discoloration, commensurate with use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 425-101stDibs: LU906347377712

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