Catalogue de livres anciens rares et précieux provenant de la bibliothèque de feu M. Alphonse Willems

First edition of this auction catalogue held on 4, 5, 6 and 7 May 1914.
Bradel binding in half fir-green cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, date at foot, red shagreen title-label showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
French poets of the 16th & 17th centuries, rare items relating to the Netherlands, works published by the Elzeviers...
Iconography, marginal price indications inscribed in pen.