Jules Mesnard - Les Merveilles de l'Exposition Universelle de 1867 (Edition luxe, 2 tomes en 1) - 1867

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Jules Mesnard’s illustrated work 'Les Merveilles de l'Exposition Universelle de 1867 (Edition luxe, 2 tomes en 1)' is a French-language first edition published in 1867, bound in half leather, with 480 pages (244 + 240) and dimensions 35.5 × 28 cm.

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Superb work by Jules Mesnard titled "The Wonders of the 1867 Universal Exhibition".
Year of publication 1867, this is the original edition from the Imprimerie Générale of CH. Lahure Paris.
Grand Luxe Edition, red percaline binding, with gilded titles and ornaments; all pages are covered with gilding.
This is the version 2 in 1, 244 + 240 pages.
Robust book in very good condition, cover defects (small traces of normal wear, see photos).
Very fresh interior, except for the first 10 pages which show superficial stains (see photos).
Many illustrations.
Very large dimensions of 35.5 cm x 28 cm.
This book covers various topics such as:
Arts, Industries, Bronzes, Furniture, Silverware, Porcelains, Earthenware, Crystals, Jewelry, Laces, Silks, Fabrics of all kinds, Wallpapers, Tapestries, Carpets, Mirrors, etc....
Weight excluding packaging: 3.5 kg
Delivery to a nearby pickup point (UPS, Mondial Relay...) or directly to your home if no nearby pickup point is available.

Superb work by Jules Mesnard titled "The Wonders of the 1867 Universal Exhibition".
Year of publication 1867, this is the original edition from the Imprimerie Générale of CH. Lahure Paris.
Grand Luxe Edition, red percaline binding, with gilded titles and ornaments; all pages are covered with gilding.
This is the version 2 in 1, 244 + 240 pages.
Robust book in very good condition, cover defects (small traces of normal wear, see photos).
Very fresh interior, except for the first 10 pages which show superficial stains (see photos).
Many illustrations.
Very large dimensions of 35.5 cm x 28 cm.
This book covers various topics such as:
Arts, Industries, Bronzes, Furniture, Silverware, Porcelains, Earthenware, Crystals, Jewelry, Laces, Silks, Fabrics of all kinds, Wallpapers, Tapestries, Carpets, Mirrors, etc....
Weight excluding packaging: 3.5 kg
Delivery to a nearby pickup point (UPS, Mondial Relay...) or directly to your home if no nearby pickup point is available.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Art history, History, Illustrated
Book Title
Les Merveilles de l'Exposition Universelle de 1867 (Edition luxe, 2 tomes en 1)
Author/ Illustrator
Jules Mesnard
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1867
Height
35.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
28 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
480
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