A Popular History of France From the Earliest Times (Six volumes)
Boston: Dana Estes & Charles Lauriat, nd. No date on title page or copyright page, but author's "Extract From Letter to the Publishers" is dated 1869. Hardcover. Large 8vo. Steel-engravings with tissue guards, many wood-cut illustrations, and a colour folding map of ancient France. Vol. 1 has two title pages; the first is facing the frontispiece portrait of Guizot, has red and black lettering and states "With 340 Illustrations by Distinguished Artists." 3/4 calf with brown pebbled boards with gilt dentelling; all edges marbled; 4 raised bands and gilt decoration & lettering to spine; floral endpapers. A very good to near fine set (Vol. 1 front hinge cracked; neat owner name in pencil in each volume; light wear to extremities & spine). Next day shipping. Celebrating our 17th year - all domestic orders ship with Delivery Confirmation Tracking Number - Images available upon request. Item #14658
Price: $350.00