Title: Les Merveilles de la Science, ou Description Populaire des Inventions Modernes 4 Volumes Author: Louis Figuier Publisher: Furne, Jouvet & Cie (Paris) Date: Late 19th century (circa 1867–1880s) Weight per volume: 1.65 kg Description: Immerse yourself in the innovations of the 19th century with this richly illustrated work by French science writer Louis Figuier. Les Merveilles de la Science offers a comprehensive, accessible look at the era’s groundbreaking inventions—from steam locomotives and telegraphy to industrial machinery and emerging scientific techniques. This volumes feature multiple engraved title pages, each highlighting a different technological marvel. The text is in French, with numerous engravings that depict cutting-edge devices and processes of the time. The pages exhibit foxing, a common characteristic in books of this vintage, but the illustrations and text remain clear and engaging. Bound in a period style, it retains its 19th-century charm despite signs of age and handling.