M. Charles Forster - Pologne - 1840
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Pologne, by M. Charles Forster, illustrated edition from 1840 published by Firmin Didot frères, in a brown half‑leather binding, 348 pages of French text with 55 plates on the geography, history and customs of Poland.
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A beautiful illustrated study of 55 superb plates on the geography, history, and traditions of Poland.
Forster describes with precision the landscapes, towns, and regions of Poland, highlighting the local customs and the inhabitants’ ways of life. He is interested in the trade routes, the mountains, and the valleys, offering a detailed view of the country -
The author traces Poland's history, analyzing the dynasties, conflicts and political developments. He examines the relations between Poland and the European powers, notably Russia, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Prussia -
Mr. Charles Forster - Poland - 1840 - Firmin Didot frères -
348 pages.
Very good condition of the binding, the work in its antique brown half-leather binding, marbled boards, light signs of handling, pigment-ed edges, spine with decorative false raised bands, gilded lettering on a leather inlay.
Very good interior condition, the work enriched with maps and 55 beautiful plates hors texte, including a frontispiece, text in two columns, marbled endpapers in good condition.
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A beautiful illustrated study of 55 superb plates on the geography, history, and traditions of Poland.
Forster describes with precision the landscapes, towns, and regions of Poland, highlighting the local customs and the inhabitants’ ways of life. He is interested in the trade routes, the mountains, and the valleys, offering a detailed view of the country -
The author traces Poland's history, analyzing the dynasties, conflicts and political developments. He examines the relations between Poland and the European powers, notably Russia, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Prussia -
Mr. Charles Forster - Poland - 1840 - Firmin Didot frères -
348 pages.
Very good condition of the binding, the work in its antique brown half-leather binding, marbled boards, light signs of handling, pigment-ed edges, spine with decorative false raised bands, gilded lettering on a leather inlay.
Very good interior condition, the work enriched with maps and 55 beautiful plates hors texte, including a frontispiece, text in two columns, marbled endpapers in good condition.
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Architecture, Geography, History, Illustrated, Sociology, Travels
Book Title
Pologne
Author/ Illustrator
M. Charles Forster
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1840
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Firmin Didot frères
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
348
