Historique du Grand Bazar d’Anvers, 1885-1968.

4to.

Publisher's red simili-leather signed Antoine Beenkens, gilt title and plate on the upper board, coat of arms of Antwerp on the lower board, gilt ruled flat spine, slip case. Nice copy.

First edition, ill. with numerous photographic documents, of this high place of commerce, a true institution located in the heart of the metropolis. The author, heir of the founders, relies on his memories and on extensive documentation. In loose-leaf, the "Special report concerning the merger with the Société anonyme s.a. Innovation-Bon Marché n.v.", May-June 1974.
Joined, same format and binder: Haesaerts, Paul - Histoire de la peinture moderne en Flandre. Préface de Herman Teirlinck. (Brussels), Éditions de l'Arcade, (1959). Green morocco signed [Antoine] Beenkens (faded spine). First ed. with the signatures of the prefatory and the author, numerous ill. in colour. (2 vol.)