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This is a fine 6 volume softcover set. 6 volumes fine with no wear at all. Completely clean inside and out. Near fine slipcase. These are sale catalogs for the historic auctions in Paris in 2011 of the Chateau de Gourdon Collection. Sale code: GOURDON- 1000. Text in French and English. The sales took place at Christie's in Paris on March 29- 31, 2011. 5 of the 6 volumes consist of modern design (1 of these volumes is books and documentation, photographs, etc.). The titles are Volume 1: Chefs d'Oeuvre du XXeme Siecle, 78 lots, all illustrated in color with fold-outs, and vintage black & white photographs from the period for many pieces. Volume 2: La Modernite, Livres et Documents, 248 lots, all illustrated in color. Volume 3: de l'Art Nouveau a l'Art Deco, 135 lots, all illustrated in color. Volume 4: Tableaux Anciens, Armes et Armures, Mobilier et Objets d'Art, 261 lots, all illustrated in color. Volume 5:. L' UAM et La Modernite, 152 lots, all illustrated in color. Volume 6: Mobilier et Objets d'art du XXeme Siecle de l'Art Nouveau a l' UAM, 492 lots, all illustrated in color. A beautiful set certain to become a major reference on early 20th century modernist design. Extra postage on international orders. 11" high X 8" wide. This set will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.