One of the most beautiful books I've seen. Large, oversized book with a richly illustrated tour of France with many vintage photos and picturesque illustrations of its castles, towns, monuments, cathedrals, rivers, etc. Stunning elaborate gilt & color pictorial robin's egg blue cloth cover with a gilt & color pictorial spine. Wonderful Art Nouveau motif with birds, flowers and plants. Page edges are gilt. Includes a double page map, photos, 17 plates, illustrated. Excellent condition. Some light foxing.
By Alfred Mame et Fils, Tours:, 1899. 504 pages. Book measures 13" by 9-1/2." Book is written entirely in French.
A wonderful clean copy of this rare book that's truly a work of art!
