Alfred Frédol / P. Lackerbauer - Le Monde de la Mer - 1863

Superb illustrated work consisting of 21 magnificent color plates printed on steel and 200 vignettes on wood drawn by P. Lackerbauer -

This volume embodies the encyclopedic and educational ambition of the 19th century to popularize natural and maritime sciences among a broad cultured audience -

Alfred Frédol presents a complete fresco devoted to the oceans, their fauna and flora, blending scientific descriptions, picturesque narratives, and philosophical reflections on the power and mysteries of the sea -

The work is distinguished by a rich iconography: engravings and plates that reflect the desire to make science visual and attractive, while feeding the maritime imagination -

Alfred Frédol / P. Lackerbauer - Le Monde de la Mer - 1863 - L. Hachette & Cie -
632 Pages.

Good condition of the binding, work in its brown half-calf edition binding, marbled covers, scuffs from use, some minor defects on covers and spine, gilt-edged sides, spine with ornate nerves, title and author’s name gilded –

Good interior condition, some foxing, title page printed in red and black, enriched with 21 color plates printed on steel and 200 wood vignettes drawn by P. Lackerbauer, marbled endpapers in good condition, a fine copy -

Delivery service insured with arrival within a few days –