1865 Le Monde Illustrè French Illustrated Magazine Antique Book For Sale

Rare, original hardcover edition from the renowned French magazine “Le Monde Illustré”, appeared in Paris in 1863 during the Second Empire under Napoleon III.
This issue includes the first half year (January to June 1863) and contains numerous excellently preserved original wood engravings.

Details:

• Title: Le Monde Illustré - Journal Hebdomadaire

• Period: 1. Half Year 1863 (No. 404-428)

• Language : French

• Publisher: Bureau du Monde Illustré, Paris

• Format: Large Folio Approx 43 x 31cm

• Binding: Half leather cover with red leather, gold embossed back and marble paper

• Condition:

  • Pages complete, clean and tightly bound

  • numerous detailed wood engravings in very good print

  • Cover with age commensurate wear and light edge rubbing (see photos)

Contents & Features:

• Original wood engravings depicting Politics, Culture, War, Travel and Society

• Historical reports of France, Algeria, Italy, Mexico and other regions

• Artist: Gustave Doré, Janet-Lange, Daubigny, Lancelot etc.

• An authentic contemporary document from the era Napoleon III

• Ideal for Collectors, historians and lovers of French illustrations

Dimensions: approx 43 x 31 x 5 cm
Weight: approx 3.5kg