The map is surrounded by beautifully engraved vignettes depicting traditional native scenes and key landmarks
some light to moderate scattered foxing
Virtually all American juvenile chapbooks issued prior to 1830 are inherently uncommon/ scarce
The rear cover is a charming art nouveau styled map of Lugano vicinity
Rugen Island
Treasure of Arlatan French color illustrated 1897 Alphonse Daudet leather book Suffolk The map is surrounded by(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, French Books, Literature, Alphonse Daudet). Le Tresor D'Arlatan, by Alphonse Daudet. Published 1897, Paris by Charpentier & Fasquelle. 154 pages. Text in French. Illustrated throughout in color, some full page. Attractive antiquarian 1 4 leather binding, raised bands, gilt title lettering, marbled covers & end papers. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Binding gently age