(Enghien)DELANNOY, Y.   LE PARC ET LES FAMEUX JARDINS D'ENGHIEN.         (Enghien: l'Imprimerie Delwarde & Cie,   1986).          #72 of 250 numbered copies (from a total edition of 500). Delannoy has written a 45 page illustrated history of the gardens and park at Enghien to accompany facsimilie reprints of three important early suites of engravings. The facsimiles are: Villa Angiana. Vulgo Het Perc van Anguien by Romeyn de Hooghe, with 18 views and plans; a series of 17 engraved views plus a folding bird's-eye view by Van Avele; and a third series of 12 views plus plan by an anonymous 17th century engraver.   Folio (33.6 x 28 cm); 45 pp. printed on rectos of 23 leaves+ 27 sheets (1 folding) + 11 sheets (1 folding) + 8 sheets.            Loose as issued in original paper-covered clam shell box, faded and lightly worn at edges; the three facsimiles are separately enclosed in heavy paper folders. $450.00

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