Book Description

Lion Cachet, C.A. (binding), Brugmans, H. (ed.). Officieel gedenkboek uitgegeven namens de Huldigingscommissie 1923 te Amsterdam ter gelegenheid van het vijf en twintig jarig Regeeringsjubileum van Hare Majesteit Koningin Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria. [Numbered copy in a splendid FULL GILT VELLUM binding by C.A. LION CACHET]. Amsterdam, Van Holkema & Warendorf/ J.H. de Bussy, 1923, 1st ed., (8),591,(1) pag.,vignettes and bookdecoration by C.A. Lion Cachet, illustrations, splendid full vellum binding, elaborately gilt by C.A. LION CACHET, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, qurtao (29 x 25 cm./ 11.5 x 10 in.)
Dealer Notes
= Braches, Bouwstoffen 1095 (not mentioning a numbered edition). Fine copy of the unspecified numbered deluxe edition, our copy numbered "100" on verso title (probably out of 100 deluxe copies), with the ex-libris of Th. Ligthart on French title, engraved by D. Homberg and signed in pencil by the artist.
With another bookplate on verso divisional title and owner's entry in red pen in upper corner title-page. Otherwise a splendid copy.
Delicate and exquisite gilt vellum binding in an expressionistic art deco style incorporating Wilhelmina's royal "W" and the Dutch Royal Coat of Arms. Official commemorative edition celebrating Queen Wilhelmina's 25 year reign of The Netherlands Contains contributions by H. Brugmans, Willem Kloos, C.K. Elout, Just Havelaar, J.D. van der Waals jr., Melchior Treub, Leo Lauer and many others.
Author [Bindings]. Lion Cachet, C.A. (binding); Brugmans, H. (text)
Date 1923
Binding splendid full vellum binding, elaborately gilt by C.A. LION CACHET, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt
Publisher Van Holkema & Warendorf/ J.H. de Bussy
Condition Very fine
Pages (8),591,(1)

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