Edmond Doutté - Merrâkech - 1905
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Edmond Doutté, Merrâkech, a 1905 French reedition of a travelogue to Morocco from Casablanca to Marrakech, 408 pages with 90 figures in the text and a folding plate of the Kasba de Bou l'Aouan, in very good condition.
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Original edition of this travel account in Morocco, from Casablanca to Marrakech, illustrated with 90 black-and-white figures within the text.
Well detailed fold-out sheet featuring a sketch of the Kasba de Bou l'Aouan.
Edmond Douté (1867-1926) was a sociologist from the École d'Alger who published a recognized work in 1900: 'Algerian Islam in 1900', and later taught at the École des lettres of Algiers. He undertook several missions to Morocco, including drafting in 1913-1914 the report 'In a style marked by Symbolist aesthetics, he refined the lively form already chosen for 'Merrâkech'...' (Alain Messaoudi, Dictionary of Orientalists, p. 332).
Period binding in half red morocco, spine with raised bands with title and author in gilt letters. Year of publication at the foot. - Wear at the headcap. Interior fresh and clean. Tear without loss on the margin of the folding plate. Stamp on the title with the mention 'offered by the Morocco committee.' Laid-in insert with the errata slip. Very good condition.
A very fine copy of this collection of historical and ethnological information about Morocco in the early 20th century, by a highly reputed explorer and orientalist.
Work published under the patronage of the General Government of Algeria and the Committee of Morocco.
Edmond Doutté
Merrâkech
Paris, Moroccan Committee, 1905
in-4 (27.5 x 19 cm); 408 pages.
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Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateOriginal edition of this travel account in Morocco, from Casablanca to Marrakech, illustrated with 90 black-and-white figures within the text.
Well detailed fold-out sheet featuring a sketch of the Kasba de Bou l'Aouan.
Edmond Douté (1867-1926) was a sociologist from the École d'Alger who published a recognized work in 1900: 'Algerian Islam in 1900', and later taught at the École des lettres of Algiers. He undertook several missions to Morocco, including drafting in 1913-1914 the report 'In a style marked by Symbolist aesthetics, he refined the lively form already chosen for 'Merrâkech'...' (Alain Messaoudi, Dictionary of Orientalists, p. 332).
Period binding in half red morocco, spine with raised bands with title and author in gilt letters. Year of publication at the foot. - Wear at the headcap. Interior fresh and clean. Tear without loss on the margin of the folding plate. Stamp on the title with the mention 'offered by the Morocco committee.' Laid-in insert with the errata slip. Very good condition.
A very fine copy of this collection of historical and ethnological information about Morocco in the early 20th century, by a highly reputed explorer and orientalist.
Work published under the patronage of the General Government of Algeria and the Committee of Morocco.
Edmond Doutté
Merrâkech
Paris, Moroccan Committee, 1905
in-4 (27.5 x 19 cm); 408 pages.
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of Books
1
Subject
Colonial history, Illustrated
Book Title
Merrâkech
Author/ Illustrator
Edmond Doutté
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1905
Edition
Reprint
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
408
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