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This is a very good softcover copy with almost no wear. Completely clean inside and out. Text in French. This is a sale catalog for an auction held at Sotheby Parke Bernet in Monaco on February 14, 1983. The sale consisted of several collections of antique 'papiers peints' or painted wallpapers and painted textiles. Lots 1 through 85 are from the Collection de la Maison Maigret, 114 lots in the Collection Vital-Durand from Lyon. The themes of the painted papers range from still lifes with floral motifs, neo-classical architectural decorations, some figures from myth, like Cupid and Psyche, Le Jardin d'Armide painted by Edouard Muller. Many examples illustrated in black & white (over 80) + 12 color plates. Estimates for each lot. No prices realized sheet. 10" high X 7" wide, 76 pages. This book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking.