Jules Gourdault - La Suisse - 1879-1880

Switzerland
Jules Gourdault
Paris Hachette 1879-1880
VI pp.; 714 pp. — (IV) pp.; 722 pp.
38*29*5 cm
10 kg

Superb and impressive original edition of 'Switzerland. Studies and travels across the 22 cantons,' in its rare publisher’s binding in full red percaline.
Large plaques on the first courses featuring the Arms of Switzerland in red and gold, stamped with other festooned floral motifs.
Very good condition of the packaging. The gilding and colors of the plates and backs are in superb condition. Some minor reinforcement repairs to the headbands and joints.
All gold-plated layers, ingot channels.
Original guards in good condition, very fresh interior, rare foxing.

Very large folio illustrated with 750 wood engravings.
Gourdault presents Switzerland and its landscapes through its fauna, flora, architecture, and more broadly, its history.
First Volume: Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Bern, Unterwalden, Lucerne, Zoug, Schwytz, Uri.
Second volume: Uri, Tessins, Grisons, Glaris, Saint-Gall, Appezell, Thurgovie, Schaffhouse, Zurich, Argovie, Bâle, Soleure, Fribourg, Neuchâtel.