Louis Franck - Le Congo Belge - 1929

Louis Franck – Le Congo Belge
Bruxelles, La Renaissance du Livre, circa 1929

Complete set in two volumes (Tome I & II) of this important illustrated work on the Belgian Congo, written by former Minister of Colonies Louis Franck.

This publication is a substantial colonial-era documentation combining historical narrative, administrative insight, and extensive ethnographic photography. It is particularly sought after for its numerous photographic plates depicting indigenous populations, cultural practices, and landscapes of the Congo region.

Contents & Features
-Complete 2-volume set
-Richly illustrated with photographic plates throughout
-Includes original title pages in both volumes
-Decorative cover design by Georges Conrad(y)
-Large-format publication (approx. 32 cm)

-No missing pages or plates
-The fold-out map is not present
(commonly missing in standard trade editions; does not affect readability or overall integrity)

Condition
-Overall good, solid condition
-Light to moderate foxing and age-related spotting
-Some edge wear and discoloration to covers
-Bindings remain firm
-Interiors clean with strong image contrast