Johann Rudolf Wyss - Le Robinson Suisse – Magnifique Cartonnage d'editeur signé A.Souze - 1895

Superb publisher's binding in red percaline, adorned with Souze historiated plates – Mame Edition (Tours), late 19th century.
Dive into the great classic of adventure literature with this very beautiful illustrated edition of Johann Rudolf Wyss's The Swiss Family Robinson.

** Characteristics & Bibliophile Interest:
- Binding: Magnificent publisher's binding in bright red percaline, with the front board lavishly decorated by a polychrome historiated plate (gold, black and silver) signed Souze, depicting the wrecked family on their raft and settled in the giant tree. The spine richly ornamented with the same adventure motifs.
- Singular provenance: This copy has a very interesting historical peculiarity: the lower board bears the original gilded inscription: “OFFERT PAR MR LE MARQUIS DE DION, DÉPUTÉ DE NANTES”. It is an official copy offered as a prize or presented by Jules-Albert de Dion, famous automotive pioneer and French politician.
- Illustrations: Richly illustrated edition with engravings both in the text and beyond, after the original drawings, including a serpentine frontispiece.

** Condition:
- Binding / Cover: Very well preserved. The percaline is fresh, the gilding and the colors on the front board are vivid and bright. Caps and corners in good condition.
- Interior: The text block is solid and well bound. Foxing is present to varying degrees in places, mainly on the endpapers and title pages, not affecting the readability of the text and engravings.

A very decorative copy, valued for its magnificent binding plate and its historical aspect linked to the figure of the Marquis de Dion.

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