DIEHL (Charles). Theodora Empress of Byzantium. S. l. [Paris - Lot 181

DIEHL (Charles). Theodora Empress of Byzantium. S. l. [Paris], L'Edition d'Art H. Piazza et Cie, n. d. [1904]. In-8°, turquoise morocco, large mosaic blue floral decoration and gilded fillets decorating the boards, ornate ribbed spine, gilded edges on witness, embroidered silk lining and endpapers decorated with a floral motif, color illustrated cover and spine preserved, case (P. Ruban 1906). Color illustrations, some enhanced with gold, by Manuel ORAZI, including fourteen full-page illustrations; decorative ornaments framing the text. Edition of 300 copies, this one (no. 223), one of 260 on vellum. From the library of Dr. L. G. Chevance, with bookplate. Spine slightly faded.