Gilbert Lafforgue - Histoire Universelle - 1969-1973
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Histoire Universelle is a complete 13-volume collection illustrated by Gilbert Lafforgue, in orange cloth bindings with gold and blue embossing, in French, first edition in this format, published by Librairie Larousse.
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HISTORY OF THE WORLD – COMPLETE COLLECTION 13 VOLUMES – LAROUSSE – HARDCOVER EDITION
I am selling this superb complete collection “Histoire Universelle” published by Larousse, comprising the 13 volumes numbered I to XIII.
Titles included:
- I: Ancient Times (The High Antiquity)
- II: The Greek Age
- III: Empires and Barbarism
- IV: The Universal Empires
- V: Great Invasions and Empires
- VI: The Awakening of Europe
- VII: From Marco Polo to Christopher Columbus
- VIII: The 16th Century
- IX: Peak and the Beginning of Order Societies
- X: The Time of Revolutions
- XI: Prologue to Our Century
- XII: The Age of Dictatorships
- XIII: The Time of Contestation
Beautiful octagonal-brownish hardback edition with gold and blue markings. The volumes are richly illustrated with photographs, maps, engravings and historical documents.
Condition:
- Complete collection.
- Sturdy bindings.
- Very clean interiors.
- Bookmarks present.
- No missing volumes observed.
- Overall cohesive and very well preserved.
A reference collection ideal for history enthusiasts, libraries, or decorating a study or an antique library.
Careful shipping or in-person pickup available.
Price: €99 (reasonable offers considered).
HISTORY OF THE WORLD – COMPLETE COLLECTION 13 VOLUMES – LAROUSSE – HARDCOVER EDITION
I am selling this superb complete collection “Histoire Universelle” published by Larousse, comprising the 13 volumes numbered I to XIII.
Titles included:
- I: Ancient Times (The High Antiquity)
- II: The Greek Age
- III: Empires and Barbarism
- IV: The Universal Empires
- V: Great Invasions and Empires
- VI: The Awakening of Europe
- VII: From Marco Polo to Christopher Columbus
- VIII: The 16th Century
- IX: Peak and the Beginning of Order Societies
- X: The Time of Revolutions
- XI: Prologue to Our Century
- XII: The Age of Dictatorships
- XIII: The Time of Contestation
Beautiful octagonal-brownish hardback edition with gold and blue markings. The volumes are richly illustrated with photographs, maps, engravings and historical documents.
Condition:
- Complete collection.
- Sturdy bindings.
- Very clean interiors.
- Bookmarks present.
- No missing volumes observed.
- Overall cohesive and very well preserved.
A reference collection ideal for history enthusiasts, libraries, or decorating a study or an antique library.
Careful shipping or in-person pickup available.
Price: €99 (reasonable offers considered).
Details
Number of books
13
Subject
History
Book title
Histoire Universelle
Author/ Illustrator
Gilbert Lafforgue
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1969
Publication year youngest item
1973
Height
20 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
15 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Librairie Larousse
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
450
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