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35 - LE BON (Gustave). The Civilisation of the Arabs.
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Estimate €120 - €150
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Description
LE BON (Gustave). The Civilisation of the Arabs. An illustrated work comprising 10 chromolithographs, 4 maps and 366 engravings, including 70 large plates, based on the author’s photographs or on the most authentic sources. Paris, Firmin-Didot et Cie, 1884. Large quarto, [2]-xv-705 pp. Brown half-chagrin, covers in chagrin-patterned percaline of the same brown, covers and spine very richly decorated with an oriental design in gold and silver, edges gilt (publisher’s binding). First edition. One of the most comprehensive and finest works on Arab civilisation, and more specifically on its architecture and arts. Some scuffing to the spine, worn corners, inner joints of the second cover weakened, a few scattered foxing spots; otherwise a fine copy in its spectacular publisher’s binding. (Chadenat, 1407).
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Auction time 09/09/2026 at 1:00 PM
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