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68 - ROUJOUX (Baron de). A Picturesque History of England and its…
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ROUJOUX (Baron de). A Picturesque History of England and its Possessions in the Indies, from the Earliest Times to the Reform of 1832. Paris, published by the administration of the Picturesque History of England, 1834–1836; 3 volumes, large 8vo. 2 leaves–332 pp.–4 leaves. ‘Historical Note on the Bayeux Tapestry’ 446 pp.–1 leaf. 443 pp. – 20 plates. Blue half-calf, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets, marbled edges. (Contemporary bindings). – A very fine copy. It is simply yet elegantly bound; the interior is in very fresh condition, with no foxing whatsoever, apart from two or three quires in Volume 1 which are very slightly yellowed. The printing of the engravings is particularly high-contrast. First edition & first printing of this beautiful Romantic illustrated work. The 1837 edition is more commonly found. Text in two columns. Numerous woodcuts, either within the text or occasionally full-page; 6 maps drawn and engraved by René Tardieu; 14 plates, 8 of which are of the Bayeux Tapestry. The titles of volumes 2 & 3 read: “Published by Mr Alfred Mainguet under the direction of Messrs Taylor and Charles Nodier”. (Vicaire VI, 1203).
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 11:00 AM
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