BOOKS: Petite 1911 Guignols et Marionnettes, J. M. Petite. Guignols et Marionnettes Leur Histoire. Societe d'Edition et de Publications, Paris. Copyright 1911. Hardcover. 8"w x 10.75"h. 218 pages. Black and white illustrations. Pages edges gilt. Laid in is a 43-page pamphlet titled "Comment confectionner les marionnettes a fils" by Manwell, dated 1976. Both texts iin French.

Provenance: Estate of Huguette Clark, be advised that all lots in this sale will exhibit some degree of wear due to age and/or handling

Notes/Literature: Huguette Marcelle Clark (1906-2011) was an heiress and philanthropist, who became well known again late in life as a recluse, living in a hospital for more than 20 years while her mansions remained empty. She was an accomplished artist and musician, having studied under famous portrait painter Tadeusz Styka, and her paintings were exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington in 1925

Good, with front and rear hinges cracked inside at interior hinge, binding loose --- *Lots 2001 through 3414 in our online-only ABC Auction have packed and moved to a third party storage facility in King of Prussia, PA prior to the sale. Because of this, REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL IMAGES and/or CONDITION INFORMATION CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED.