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56 - LE BON (Gustave). The Civilisations of India. Paris, Firmin-…
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Estimate €80 - €140
Description
LE BON (Gustave). The Civilisations of India. Paris, Firmin-Didot, 1887. One volume, large 8vo, in the publisher’s red half-shagreen, with decorated spine and covers (Souze), all edges gilt. Illustrated with 7 chromolithographs, 2 maps and 350 engravings and heliogravures based on the author’s photographs, watercolours and documents.
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About the sale Catalogue sale of antique and modern books, engravings and documents
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Auction time 09/29/2026 at 10:30 AM
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