Description: 1840's The Portfolio of the Young Lover of Nature, History and Art~Mazure~FRENCHFull title in French: Le Portefeuille de Jeune Amateur de la nature, de l'histoire et de l'art, ou, Description methodique des sites et des monuments les plus remarquables dans les cinq parties du monde. AfriqueFull title in English: The Portfolio of the Young Lover of Nature, History and Art or, Methodical Description of the Most Remarkable Sites and Monuments in the Five Parts of the World AFRICA Written in FrenchCharming work on travel in Africa for Catholic youth in the first half of the 19th century... the texts are based on travelers' stories.Written by Adolphe Mazure (1799 - 1870)... Literary Professor of philosophy at the Royal College of Poitiers and academy inspector... son of Francois-Antoine-Joan Mazure (teacher and historian, 1776-1828).Published in Paris by Lehuby... undated, but research suggests1843285 pages including the Table of Matieres (Table of Contents)3 engraved plates showing scenes in AfricaMazure also wrote similar travel guides of Asia, Europe, America and Oceania (Australia) Very rare original publication... modern reprints are available, as it has been selected by scholars as being culturally important Excellent addition to an antique vintage book collection or a travel and educational library… also perfect for staging, décor, and designer purposes!Good antique condition with great patina... 180 years old! - Very minimal to NO old book smell - Binding is still tight - Pages are complete... yellowed from age... especially on the edges - Some foxing - Very few tears - NO writing - Original hardcover shows authentic age and use, but very good for agePlease feel free to ask for additional information or photosWe are offering a flat $3 shipping for this great bookWe are listing other vintage/antique books… please take a look… thank you! 633LA
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Language: French
Special Attributes: Rare Antique
Region: Africa
Author: Adolphe Mazure
Publisher: Lehuby, Paris
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Topic: Africa, Travel, Christianity
Subject: Africa, Travel, Christianity
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1843
