Victor Duruy - Histoire des Grecs - 1887-1888
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Three-volume edition of Histoire des Grecs by Victor Duruy, published in Paris by Librairie Hachette et Cie in 1887–1888, in a revised edition with demi leather binding, French language, original language, about 21000 pages, 28 cm high by 20 cm wide, in reasonable condition, richly illustrated with engravings, fold-out maps and chromolithograph plates.
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Complete set in 3 volumes of the work History of the Greeks by Victor Duruy, published in Paris by Hachette (1887–1888), in a richly illustrated edition.
Remarkable work for its abundant iconography including several engravings, folding maps, and chromolithograph plates in color.
Period binding in half leather with a spine decorated with gilding and marbled boards. Marbled edges.
Numerous high-quality illustrations: antique scenes, sculptures, geographical maps, as well as several color plates (notably vases and ancient representations).
Overall condition: good.
Binding shows rubbing and some leather losses.
Interior complete, quite solid.
There are foxing spots and staining on some pages.
Fold-out maps present.
A coherent and pleasing set, ideal for lovers of ancient history or decorative purposes.
Beautiful 19th-century illustrated set, sought after for the richness of its iconography and its decorative appeal.
Complete set in 3 volumes of the work History of the Greeks by Victor Duruy, published in Paris by Hachette (1887–1888), in a richly illustrated edition.
Remarkable work for its abundant iconography including several engravings, folding maps, and chromolithograph plates in color.
Period binding in half leather with a spine decorated with gilding and marbled boards. Marbled edges.
Numerous high-quality illustrations: antique scenes, sculptures, geographical maps, as well as several color plates (notably vases and ancient representations).
Overall condition: good.
Binding shows rubbing and some leather losses.
Interior complete, quite solid.
There are foxing spots and staining on some pages.
Fold-out maps present.
A coherent and pleasing set, ideal for lovers of ancient history or decorative purposes.
Beautiful 19th-century illustrated set, sought after for the richness of its iconography and its decorative appeal.
Details
Number of books
3
Subject
History
Book title
Histoire des Grecs
Author/ Illustrator
Victor Duruy
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1887
Publication year youngest item
1888
Height
28 cm
Edition
Revised edition
Width
20 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Librairie Hachette et Cie
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
21000
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