Eugene Fromentin — Un Ete Dans le Sahara
Paris, Michel Levy Freres, 1857. First edition. Leather. A first edition of Fromentin's detailed account of his travels across the Sahara desert, in the original French language. French language. First edition. A charming account of the author's travels through Algeria one summer, focusing on his time spent in the Sahara desert. Written by Eugene Fromentin, a French painter and writer best remembered for his writings. Bound in quarter crushed morocco with green paper covered boards. Externally, sound with rubbing and light chipping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting. Small tears to the front and read endpaper. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
