Nouvel album des Peuples, ou Collection de tableaux, représentant les usages et cérémonies les plus remarquables des diverses nations du monde, accompagné d'un texte Historique

ANTOINE A. de Saint-Gervais

Published by J. Langlume et Peltier, 1835

About this Item

8vo. Bound in original green decorative paper covered boards.[Books of this period usually were for sale with pictorial paper covered boards for the owners to cover in leather as they wish] 118 pages. . Illustrated with 20 full page fine engravings which are hand coloured as issued. [A buyer, you could pay extra for the illustrations to be hand coloured] The pictures depict different peoples and ceremonies around the world such as a Turkish Wedding, Persian gymnastics, Chinese punishment, a Muslim funeral, Chilean Cowboys and native Indians of Louisiana .In French text. Rare to be found in original decorative green paper covered boards. The boards have been professionally restored with a new spine. There is very minor foxing within the text and one illustrated page has a 1cm tear in the margin, which does not affect the image. Otherwise in excellent condition of a scarce book. Size 22 x 15cm (8.75 x6inches). Seller Inventory # 60003564

Bibliographic Details

Title: Nouvel album des Peuples, ou Collection de ...

Publisher: J. Langlume et Peltier

Publication Date: 1835

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition