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1911 - TOPFFER (Rodolphe). First Zigzag Journeys, or Excursions by …
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TOPFFER (Rodolphe). First Zigzag Journeys, or Excursions by a Boarding School on Holiday through the Swiss Cantons and the Italian Side of the Alps. Illustrated from the author’s own drawings and featuring 15 large drawings by Mr Calame. Fourth edition. Paris, Victor Lecou, 1855. In-4, dark blue percaline cardboard binding, spine and covers richly decorated with gilded and polychrome designs, gilded edges (Lenègre, binder). Numerous illustrations within and outside the text. A few small foxing spots. A very fine copy with the binding very well preserved. Included with this volume, by the same author: - *Zigzag Journeys, or Excursions by a Boarding School on Holiday in the Swiss Cantons and on the Italian Side of the Alps*. Illustrated from the author’s drawings and adorned with 15 large drawings by M. Calame. Second edition. Paris, J.J. Dubochet, Le Chevalier et Cie, 1846. In-8, black percaline cardboard with rich gilt decoration (Haarhaus), gilt edges (contemporary binding). Slightly browned paper, a few foxing spots. Very fine cardboard binding, in excellent condition. - Geneva Stories. Illustrated from the author’s drawings; engravings by Best, Leloir, Hotelin and Régnier. 2nd illustrated edition. Paris, Paulin, Le Chevalier et Cie, 1849. In-8, brown percaline cardboard binding, spine and covers with gilt decoration (Haarhaus), gilt edges (contemporary binding). A few small foxing spots (more pronounced on the endpapers). A fine copy.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 4 of 4 – Nos. 1643 to 1970
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Auction time 08/22/2026 at 11:00 AM
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