Very large folio book published in Paris in 1877 by Jules Gourdault, titled L’Italie. Bound in half-red chagrin with richly gold-embossed boards. Contains VIII pages of preliminary material and 743 pages of main text, illustrated with approximately 450 wood-engravings.
Details:
• Origin: France, Paris, Hachette & Cie, 1877
• Material: Printed book, folio size, gilt edges
• Dimensions: approximately 37.5 × 29 cm (14.8 × 11.4 in); Approx. 37.5 × 29 cm
• Condition: The binding shows wear at corners and edges, with some rubbing of gilt; pages with scattered foxing and age-spots. The gilt edges remain largely intact Good structural condition; binding wear and edge rubbing; internal age-spots / foxing; large folio size format. Worldwide insured shipping with careful packaging.
(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)
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