211. [Bibliography]. Set of books. - Lot 211

211. [Bibliography]. Set of books. - PICOT (E.). Catalog des livres composant la bibliothèque de feu M. le Baron James de Rothschild. Paris, 1884-1920. 5 vol. in-8, stapled, in unbleached cloth-covered slipcases. Over 3,000 pages illustrated with numerous facsimiles and plates. Edition of 400 copies on Hollande paper. One of the finest collections of all time, particularly rich in works from the 15th and 16th centuries. - FELLER (F.-F. de). Dictionnaire historique de biographie universelle. Paris, Houdaille, 1836. 20 vols. later binding, burgundy half cloth. Some foxing. Working copy. - A box of books and catalogs concerning bookbinding (Deville, B.N.), bibliophily (Tchemerzine, 17th-century figure books; Rouveyre), libraries and bookstores, prestigious book sales, etc.