Adolphe Joanne - Itinéraire descriptif et historique de la Suisse, du Jura français, de Baden-Baden et de la Foret - 1841
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Adolphe Joanne’s Itinéraire descriptif et historique de la Suisse, du Jura français, de Baden-Baden et de la Forêt Noire is a first edition French voyage guide in full vellum binding, signed by the author, 635 pages, 18 by 11 cm, published by Paulin Editeur in 1841, with a colour frontispiece of Swiss arms, a large cloth map and two folding maps of the Bernese Alps and Mont Blanc, the latter half missing, and overall condition varying from good binding to gently used interior.
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Descriptive and historical itinerary of Switzerland, the French Jura, Baden-Baden and the Black Forest, the Chartreuse of Grenoble and the waters of Aix; Mont Blanc, the Chamouni valley, the Grand-Saint-Bernard and Monte Rosa.
1841 - Original edition with a dedication from the very first travel guide by Adolphe Joanne.
This work marked the birth of the famous "guides Joanne" collection, which would later become the no less famous "Blue Guides" at Hachette.
Presence of a rare dedication from Adolphe Joanne to his friend Joseph Colin, cartographer, illustrator and collaborator for the maps and plans of the Joanne guides.
Binding: full vellum - smooth decorated spine - ribbon bookmark - 635pp - Format 18x11.
Contains a color plate with the arms of the Swiss Confederation in the frontispiece, a large road map printed on canvas, and two folding maps of the Bernese Alps (Complete) and of the Mont-Blanc range, of which half is missing (See photo).
Condition:
Binding in very good used condition, with a few small stains. Strong hinges. Edges slightly soiled.
Interior in good used condition, slightly yellowed or dusty - Maps in good condition, a bit yellowed with small foxing and signs of wear. For reference: half of the Mont-Blanc map is missing.
Descriptive and historical itinerary of Switzerland, the French Jura, Baden-Baden and the Black Forest, the Chartreuse of Grenoble and the waters of Aix; Mont Blanc, the Chamouni valley, the Grand-Saint-Bernard and Monte Rosa.
1841 - Original edition with a dedication from the very first travel guide by Adolphe Joanne.
This work marked the birth of the famous "guides Joanne" collection, which would later become the no less famous "Blue Guides" at Hachette.
Presence of a rare dedication from Adolphe Joanne to his friend Joseph Colin, cartographer, illustrator and collaborator for the maps and plans of the Joanne guides.
Binding: full vellum - smooth decorated spine - ribbon bookmark - 635pp - Format 18x11.
Contains a color plate with the arms of the Swiss Confederation in the frontispiece, a large road map printed on canvas, and two folding maps of the Bernese Alps (Complete) and of the Mont-Blanc range, of which half is missing (See photo).
Condition:
Binding in very good used condition, with a few small stains. Strong hinges. Edges slightly soiled.
Interior in good used condition, slightly yellowed or dusty - Maps in good condition, a bit yellowed with small foxing and signs of wear. For reference: half of the Mont-Blanc map is missing.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Travels
Book title
Itinéraire descriptif et historique de la Suisse, du Jura français, de Baden-Baden et de la Foret
Author/ Illustrator
Adolphe Joanne
Condition
Mixed / Multiple
Publication year oldest item
1841
Height
18 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
11 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paulin Editeur
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Extras
Fold out maps or plates, Inscribed by author, Signed by author
Number of pages
635
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