WILSON, John W. Lot n° 31

Collection of Mr. John W. Wilson exhibited in the gallery of the artistic and literary circle of Brussels, for the benefit of the poor of that city Large folio (50 x 33,5 cm), [168] ff. decorated with 55 etched plates, protected by captioned serpents. First edition, not in trade, limited edition of 14 copies, with the engravings before the letter. Beautifully bound in red morocco, gilt decoration on boards and spine, gilt edges, blue moire endpapers, inner lace. Binding signed by Belz-Niedrée Artists: Turner, Reynolds, Fragonard, Frans Hals, Rembrandt, Jan Steen, Millet... Provenance: Monsieur le Comte du Bus de Gisignies (note in pencil) Paris Jules Claye 1873