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1888. GRAFFIGNY HENRY DE, Contes d'un Vieux Savant.

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131. GRAFFIGNY HENRY DE, Contes d'un Vieux Savant.

Paris 1888, Maison Quantin, 324 pp.

A lavishly illustrated gilt edition of stories byHenry de Graffigny (1863-1934) about the inventions of the 19th century. The author in the form, short stories explains the origins of the steam engine, railroads, electricity, photography, microscopes, etc. Text within the family library series.

Binding, period, decorated and gilt red percale cartonage in poor condition with minimal rubbing; on the back in the lower part dry flood mark; spine gilt and embossed with title and geometric-plant and floral patterns; on the front cover a scene of a child with a scientist, while on the back cover a monogram in a medallion from the publisher M.Q.; all pages gilded at edges; inside, condition db, some pages yellowed characteristic of 19th and early 20th century works; overall average condition.


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