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The Ritz, Paris. Collection of Original Groundplans for the 1898 Design of the Ritz in Paris by MEWES, Charles

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Title: The Ritz, Paris. Collection of Original Groundplans for the 1898 Design of the Ritz in Paris
Author: MEWES, Charles
Seller: Ursus Books (United States)
Description: 1898. MEWES, Charles. The Ritz Hotel, Paris. Collection of Renderings for the 1898 and 1911 Construction of the Ritz Hotel in Paris. 46 mounted sheets, various sizes, Zincographs with watercolour additions. Large folio, modern cloth-backed boards. Paris: [1898-1911]. At the beginning of the 20th century, The Ritz Hotel in Paris was the hangout of many celebrities and literati such as Marcel Proust, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway and Coco Chanel. Located on the Place Vendôme in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, the building is in the classic late 17th century style, designed by the royal architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. The original plan was to situate government offices in a group of buildings, but due to financial difficulties only the façade was constructed and the land behind it was later sold to aristocrats for private residences. In 1896 Swiss hotelier Cesar Ritz acquired one of the buildings and engaged Charles Mewès, an architect known for his grand buildings in the classical style, to update the original 1705 structure. Ritz's innovative standards of hygiene demanded a bathroom for every suite, the maximum possible amount of sunlight, and the minimum of curtains and other hangings. At the same time he furnished the hotel with all the old-fashioned appeal of an English or French gentleman's house, in order to make clients feel at home. Mewes's transformation of what was then the Hotel de Gramont, into the Ritz, resulted in the first hotel in the world to have a bathroom for each room, thanks to his invention of ventilation courtyards. These two massive volumes show Mewes's plans for the original building and for the later 1911 expansion into an adjoining building. Each of the sheets is signed by all the various people involved in the construction, with most measuring an average of 575 x 1700 mm. This is a unique document detailing the creation of one of the world's legendary buildings. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Thierry Despont, the architect responsible for the most recent renovation of the Ritz.

Abraham Caressing (Isaac) Benjamin by van Rijn, Rembrandt

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Title: Abraham Caressing (Isaac) Benjamin
Author: van Rijn, Rembrandt
Seller: Swan's Fine Books (United States)
Condition: Near fine
Description: 1780. No binding. Near fine. van Rijn, Rembrandt. Single etching printed to recto only, plate margins: about 4.5" by 3.5" A late 18th-century restrike, likely by Claude-Henri Watelet (1718-1786) of Dutch master, Rembrandt van Rijn's (1606-1669) etching, "Abraham Caressing (Isaac) Benjamin". While producing a body of work that continues to be treasured 400 years after his lifetime, Rembrandt experienced a great deal of loss in his personal life, losing three children in infancy and his beloved wife, Saskia, after the birth of their fourth child - the only one to survive to adulthood. The look of quiet sadness in this etching on the face of Abraham perhaps echoes some of that loss experienced by Rembrandt, while the face of the child shows only joy at being so closely held by his father. Rembrandt's work varies greatly, an aspect that sets him apart from many of his contemporaries. His work included biblical scenes, such as that seen in this work, but was not limited in that respect. He worked in portraits, including what were considered remarkably sincere self-portraits, landscapes, nudes, animals, still-life, and mythological scenes, in a variety of mediums. He was producing during an important period in the Netherlands, a wealthy, cultural high-point, known as the Dutch Golden Age. The innovations of this period, with a strong contribution from Rembrandt himself, paved the way for many of the important movements that followed. Rembrandt produced etchings for almost his entire career, until he was forced for economic reasons to sell his press. His etchings, more so than his paintings were responsible for much of his success during his lifetime. During his lifetime, Rembrandt made hundreds of impressions from nearly 300 plates, and about 80 plates still exist today. As a result, the plates were used to make impressions for centuries after Rembrandt's death; what is remarkable about this particular example is that the margins are relatively complete, whereas most Rembrandt etchings are found with margins trimmed, often right up to the plate mark. Dating and authenticating plates is often a complicated process; this impression has been appraised and dated by a professional, with a copy of the appraisal summary available upon request. __CONDITION: This is a near fine example, bright and clean, slight age-toning/soiling to outer margins (which can be professionally cleaned), small contemporaneous pencil annotation to lower margin, the impression is rich and clear; near fine overall. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard shipping charge does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

All Things by GRAHAM, Jorie

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Seller: James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC

Title: All Things
Author: GRAHAM, Jorie
Seller: James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC (United States)
Condition: As new
Description: Iowa City: Empyrean Press, 2002. First edition. One of only 15 special copies printed on Center for the Book hemp paper made by Lynn Amlie, signed by the poet. As new. 4to, pastel frontispiece by Ronald Cohen, original vellum & two-toned alum-tawed navy blue goatskin over boards by Mick LeTourneaux, navy blue linen folding box with printed paper labels. As new.

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