A.-A. Duponchel - Le Monde — Grèce et Italie [33 Gravures ACHILLE RÉVEIL] - 1844

The World — History of all peoples from the earliest times to the present day

Volume dedicated to Greece and Italy, 1844.

Magnificent illustrated volume from 1844 of the encyclopedic collection 'Le Monde'. 33 steel-engraved plates by Achille Réveil (1800-1876), an internationally renowned French master engraver. Printed by Béthune and Plon, Paris. Antique half-leather binding with marbled boards and gilt tooling on the spine. All plates included. Good used condition, foxing consistent with the period — perfect for collectors of romantic and antique historical engravings.

The engravings

33 plates illustrating ancient/modern monuments, civil/military/religious costumes of Greeks and Romans. Each engraving bears the signature of the master engraver Réveil, renowned for his exquisite line engraving technique. Subjects include: priestesses of Athens, Roman emperors, inhabitants of Naples, ancient processions, etc.

Binding & Condition

Vintage half-leather binding with gold tooling on the spine and gold borders.
Yellow/golden marbling on dishes.
Yellowed paper (normal 19th century), foxing (natural oxidation)
All 33 boards are present and well bound.
see attached photos

Dimensions: 22.5 × 14.5 cm

Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).