Theodore Juste - Histoire de Belgique - 1868

Théodore Juste – Histoire de Belgique – 3 Volumes – 1868 – Illustrated Luxury Edition
Beautiful and complete 19th-century illustrated edition of Histoire de Belgique by Théodore Juste, published in Brussels by Bruylant-Christophe & Cie in 1868.
A richly produced historical work covering the history of Belgium from antiquity onward, illustrated with numerous finely executed color lithographic plates, portraits of historical rulers, decorative title pages, and historical maps.
This is an attractive antique set in original bindings, notable for its highly decorative chromolithographs and historical illustrations, many of which remain bright and vivid.
Details
Author: Théodore Juste
Title: Histoire de Belgique
Publisher: Bruylant-Christophe & Cie, Bruxelles
Year: 1868
Language: French
Number of volumes: 3
Binding: original half-leather bindings
Illustrated edition
Condition
Complete set with all color illustrations and maps present.
Bindings show visible age and wear:
rubbing and scuffing to the leather
damage/losses to the top of the spines
edge wear and corner wear
Interior generally well preserved:
illustrations with strong colors
pages clean overall
occasional foxing and age toning consistent with age
structurally solid
A highly decorative and collectible antique work on Belgian history, especially desirable for its complete series of color lithographic plates.
Tome 1 - 352 pp - 17 coloured plates
Tome 2 - 377 pp. - 11 coloured plates
Tome 2 - 354 pp. - 10 coloured plates