A beautiful 19th-century French volume from the renowned "Nouvelle Bibliothèque des Voyages" series, featuring the expeditions of Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse.
This volume (Number 29) showcases exquisite period binding with ornate leather spine detailing in burgundy and gold tooling. The book features stunning marbled paper boards in brown and cream tones. Inside, hand-marbled endpapers display elegant pink and black patterns. Published by Lecointe in Paris, printed by Decourchant, this volume represents the golden age of French exploration literature and bookbinding craftsmanship.
Details:
Dimensions: 5 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W x 1" D
Medium: Leather-bound book with marbled paper boards and gilt tooling
Age: 1832
Origin: Paris, France (Published by Chez Lecointe, Libraire, Quai des Augustins, No. 49)
Signature/mark: Volume 29, "Le Pérouse 3-4" marked on spine
Disclaimers: Appropriate age-related wear consistent with nearly 200 years of history; condition includes wear to binding, aging to pages, and patina to decorative elements; loss to corner bindings exposing green underneath
