The Sketches of Rubens by Leo Van Puyvelde
1947. First Edition Thus. 104 pages. Illustrated jacket over paper covered boards. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably foxed. Plates are bright and clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.