Author: Essarts, Alfred des.
Title: L'Univers Illustré. Géographie vivante. Enrichi de 20 Costumes en couleur.
Description: Paris, Louis Janet, (Ca. 1850). Hardcover. Royal octavo. Pp. xi, 256. Plus 21 beautifully illustrated and hand-coloured lithographic plates printed on card. Hardcover, rebound in handsome polished half calf and floral boards, with identical floral endpapers, all edges marbled. In fine condition. By far one of the most beautiful and well preserved copies we have handled in years. ~ First edition. The quality of the hand-colouration is superb, with dense, rich dyes heightened with touches of gummi arabicum varnish. The book is exceptionally well preserved and save a spot or two the paper is fresh and bright. E-4 OUT .

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