Louis Hymans - Bruxelles à Travers les Ages - 1882-1889

HYMANS, Louis. Bruxelles à travers les âges. Brussels: Bruylant-Christophe et Cie, publishers, late 19th century.

A richly illustrated historical work on the city of Brussels, written by Louis Hymans. Complete in three volumes, with numerous engraved illustrations, portraits, historical views and a large folding panoramic illustration of Brussels. The work documents the history, architecture and civic life of Brussels through the ages.

Bound in three matching brown leather volumes with gilt lettering and decorative gilt tooling to the spines.

Condition: The bindings show noticeable wear, scuffing and rubbing, with some leather loss and damage to the headbands, particularly on the first volume. The pages show age-related toning and some foxing. The large folding panorama is present. Overall, a decorative and historically interesting set.