1892. MEYNERS D'ESTREY DES FRASMES [G. H. J.], Les frères Botha (...).

133 MEYNERS D'ESTREY DES FRASMES [G. H. J.], Les frères Botha (...).

Paris. [1892], Théodore Lefèvre, Emile Guérin, 2 k. +204 s.

Arichly illustrated gilt edition of one of the Author' s adventurous and travelogue novels set in South Africa, intended for children and young adults.The novel is beautifully illustrated with 16 full-page signed engravings by Henrich Merté (1838-1917) painter and German illustrator of the "belle époque " era.

Period binding, decorated and gilt red percale cardstock in db condition with a few rubs and folds at corners; on front cover a scene that is an illustration to the text; spine gilt and embossed with title and geometric-plant patterns and floral motifs; all pages gilt at edges; inside in bdb condition, flawless; overall db condition.