Vari illustratori - L’Illustration - 1856
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Two-volume hardback edition of L’Illustration, Journal Universel, 1856, in French, with approximately 416 pages per volume (832 total), featuring numerous engravings and full-page plates by various illustrators.
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Rare and evocative complete issue of the famous French illustrated periodical L’Illustration – Journal Universel, comprising volumes XXVII and XXVIII for the year 1856.
Edition published in Paris, Rue Richelieu, in two large-format volumes with antique hard binding. Complete work of the entire editorial year, including the fascicles collected in the volume, the indexes, and the final catalog of engravings.
The volumes constitute a significant testimony of the illustrated publishing of the Second French Empire and document historical events, international chronicle, architecture, arts, society, fashion, explorations, and urban views through a very rich iconographic apparatus engraved.
2 volumes
Year: 1856
Approximately 416 pages per volume, total 832 pages
Numerous engravings in the text
Full-page plates
Two-page plates
General index and alphabetical index of engravings
Language: French
Hard binding
Example in above-average conservation for the type. Clean and well-preserved sheets. Solid bindings. The large engravings are particularly decorative and of notable graphic quality.
The photos are an integral part of the description and complete it.
We do not ship to countries where customs duties apply.
Rare and evocative complete issue of the famous French illustrated periodical L’Illustration – Journal Universel, comprising volumes XXVII and XXVIII for the year 1856.
Edition published in Paris, Rue Richelieu, in two large-format volumes with antique hard binding. Complete work of the entire editorial year, including the fascicles collected in the volume, the indexes, and the final catalog of engravings.
The volumes constitute a significant testimony of the illustrated publishing of the Second French Empire and document historical events, international chronicle, architecture, arts, society, fashion, explorations, and urban views through a very rich iconographic apparatus engraved.
2 volumes
Year: 1856
Approximately 416 pages per volume, total 832 pages
Numerous engravings in the text
Full-page plates
Two-page plates
General index and alphabetical index of engravings
Language: French
Hard binding
Example in above-average conservation for the type. Clean and well-preserved sheets. Solid bindings. The large engravings are particularly decorative and of notable graphic quality.
The photos are an integral part of the description and complete it.
We do not ship to countries where customs duties apply.
Details
Number of books
2
Subject
Archaeology, Architecture, Art, History, Natural History, Politics, Travels
Book title
L’Illustration
Author/ Illustrator
Vari illustratori
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1856
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
832
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