Louis XI by Montorgueil & J.O.B. ©1905

Description: Louis XI by Montorgueil & J.O.B. ©1905 Published by Ancienne Librairie Furne, Boivin & Cie, ParisCollection d'Albums Historiques book series An antique French children’s book lavishly illustrated, luscious, folio sized, part of series of such covering monarchs and towering figures of French history, this being of Louis XI. Showcases beautiful chromolithograph illustrations by J.O.B. (Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Bréville) His eye for detail can be seen in L'Épopée du costume militaire Français - even in works intended for children, he tried to reproduce uniforms with extreme precision. Text by Georges Montorgueil (Octave Lebesgue) was a French journalist and writer. 40 color illustrations (19 in text, 4 double page spreads) Hardcover clothThe spine binding is starting to pull away from the pages but the pages are still attached (see photo)gilt edges and cover embellishment 78 pages14.5 in x 12 in x .5 inApprox. 4 lbs More of this series is available, inquire about discounts on bundles. #RareBook #LouisXI #FrenchKing #FrenchHistory #theUniversalSpider #theCunning #HundredYearsWar #MedievalRoyalty #Collectiond'AlbumsHistoriques #Montorgueil (No 105)

Price: 200 USD

Location: Albany, New York

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