A Complete Set of Arethuse
Babelon, Jean, and Pierre d'Espezel [editors]. ARETHUSE: REVUE TRIMESTRIELLE D'ART & D'ARCHƒOLOGIE. Fascicules 1-30. Paris, 1923-1931. A complete set, in original state. 4to, original printed card covers. lxxx, 184 + lvi, 146 + lvi, 177, (1) + lvi, 188 + lii, 168 + lii, 112 + lii, 148 + iv, 39, (1) pages; text illustrations; numerous fine plates. Some bumps to corners; one detached (but present) cover; generally near fine. An important, wide-ranging publication heavily devoted to numismatic topics, from ancient coins to modern medals, also including seals and engraved gems. Rarely offered complete; occasional commercial supplements were published, which are not included in this set, which is complete for the journal itself. A similar set sold for $1400 hammer in our Sale 162. Clain-Stefanelli 369.
Estimate: 750 USD