F. Bouquet — Rouen Illustre

Rouen, E. Auge, 1886. Cloth. The second edition of this 19th century illustrated work on the history of the French city of Rouen, in the original French. A fascinating illustrated history of the French city of Rouen, the capital of the northern region of France known as Normandy. Including chapters on the early history of Rouen, the Middle Ages, the Dukes of Normandy, the English occupation, and modern times up until the mid nineteenth century. Written by F. Bouquet and including additional descriptions by G. Debosc. Containing thirty-two etchings and twenty vignettes by Maxime Lelanne, Brunet-Debaines, Toussaint, Adeline, and Nicolle. Collate and complete. The second revised edition of this work. In full red cloth binding. Externally, some tidemarks to the boards and fading to the spine. General shelf wear and bumping to the spine and extremities. Some splitting to the cloth at the tail of the front joint. Internally, hinges are strained. Instances of light spotting to the pages, and age-toning to the plates, not affecting readability. Good Only . Ill.: Maxime Lalanne, Brunet-Debaines, Toussaint, Adeline, Nicolle. Good Only .