Ph. de Golbery - Histoire et description de la Suisse et du Tyrol - 1845

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Histoire et description de la Suisse et du Tyrol by Ph. de Golbery, a French illustrated edition in demi‑leather binding published by Firmin Didot in 1845, 462 pages, with numerous engravings hors texte.

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Beautiful in-depth study of the geography, history, and traditions of Switzerland and Tyrol, beautifully illustrated with superb plates outside the text.

Golbéry describes the alpine landscapes, towns, and villages with precision, highlighting local customs and residents' ways of life. He focuses on trade routes, mountains, and valleys, providing a detailed view of the region.

The author traces the history of Switzerland and Tyrol, analyzing the dynasties, conflicts, and political developments. He examines the relations between the Alpine peoples and European powers, notably the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Swiss Confederation.

Ph. de Golbery - History and Description of Switzerland and Tyrol - 1845 - Firmin Didot
462 pages

Good condition of the binding, book in its green half-leather edition, marbled boards, signs of use, corners, headbands, and joints rubbed, edges gilded, spine nicely decorated with raised bands, with gilt titling.

Good interior condition, foxing, work enriched with numerous illustrations outside the text, texts in two columns, marbled endpapers.

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Beautiful in-depth study of the geography, history, and traditions of Switzerland and Tyrol, beautifully illustrated with superb plates outside the text.

Golbéry describes the alpine landscapes, towns, and villages with precision, highlighting local customs and residents' ways of life. He focuses on trade routes, mountains, and valleys, providing a detailed view of the region.

The author traces the history of Switzerland and Tyrol, analyzing the dynasties, conflicts, and political developments. He examines the relations between the Alpine peoples and European powers, notably the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Swiss Confederation.

Ph. de Golbery - History and Description of Switzerland and Tyrol - 1845 - Firmin Didot
462 pages

Good condition of the binding, book in its green half-leather edition, marbled boards, signs of use, corners, headbands, and joints rubbed, edges gilded, spine nicely decorated with raised bands, with gilt titling.

Good interior condition, foxing, work enriched with numerous illustrations outside the text, texts in two columns, marbled endpapers.

Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.

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Number of Books
1
Subject
Architecture, Europe, History, Illustrated, Politics, Sociology, Topography, Travels
Book Title
Histoire et description de la Suisse et du Tyrol
Author/ Illustrator
Ph. de Golbery
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1845
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Firmin Didot
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
462
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