H.-M. de Mathuisieulx - La Tripolitaine d'hier et de demain - 1912

Rare and remarkable historical testimony on early 20th-century Libya, in its splendid publisher’s case with particularly dazzling Art Nouveau decor.
You are looking at the original edition (1912) of Henri-Marie Méhier de Mathuisieulx’s reference work on Tripolitania, published by the prestigious Librairie Hachette at the exact moment when the region was falling under Italian domination.
This copy exceptional ly stands out for the freshness of its red calico industrial binding: the black and gold fillets, on both the cover and the spine, have kept all their original brightness and luster, a condition increasingly hard to find for this title.

Why this copy will enrich your collection:
• Original 1912 edition, with no note of reprint.
• Rich documentary illustrations: 52 superb plates hors texte after contemporary photographs, offering a unique immersion into life, landscapes, and archaeology of the region.
• Complete with its two fold-out geographical maps at the end of the volume, often missing or torn, here perfectly preserved and firmly attached to the binding.

A very fine library copy, ideal for enthusiasts of North African history, Saharan explorations, or fans of early-century decorated bookbindings.