Gustave Le Bon - Les Civilisations de l’Inde - 1887

Complete copy of Les Civilisations de l’Inde, the classic 19th-century illustrated study of Indian civilisation, architecture, religion, and art, based on the author’s official archaeological mission to India.

Written by Gustave Le Bon and published by Firmin-Didot et Cie, one of the most respected French art and scientific presses of the period.

This work is especially sought after for its high-quality chromolithographs and maps, which are frequently missing in incomplete copies.
This copy is complete.

Collation / Completeness:
- 7 chromolithographs (all present)
- 2 engraved maps (all present, including Carte de l’Inde)
- Approx. 350 engravings and heliogravures in the text
- Complete text block

Publication details:
- Paris: Firmin-Didot et Cie
- Rue Jacob, 56
- 1887
- Large folio format

Condition:
- Complete and original
- Title page with foxing, consistent with age
- Chromolithographs with strong colour and clean margins
- Maps complete and intact
- No library stamps or ownership inscriptions observed
- Binding sound (see photos)
- Overall condition is honest and fully saleable; nothing material missig