1878 EXQUISITE Fine Binding 1ed Saint Louis Renaissance France ART Illustrated

1878 EXQUISITE Fine Binding 1^ed Saint Louis Renaissance France ART Illustrated

Henri Wallon’s ‘Saint Louis’ is one of the most thorough biographical sketches on Louis IX of France. Wallon, however, writes on more than just the life of Louis IX. He describes French architecture, numismatics, politics, military, war, along with dozens of other topics. Other topics include Louis’s interest in science and poetry, attempts at gothic art, music, and sculpture, Catholic devotion, and 13^th-century French society.

This beautiful first edition of Wallon’s ‘Saint Louis’ features an impressive collection of artworks from various artists including Paquier, Toussaint, Garcia, Hurel, Meaulle, and Soupey; nine of which are chromolithographs.

Item number: #23357

Price: $750

WALLON, Henri Alexandre

Saint Louis

Tours: Mame et fils, 1878. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • XVIII, 554
  • Illustrated throughout (includes 9 chromolithographs, 3 maps)
• References: Vicaire 1151
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Red leather spine with decorative boards
• Size: ~11.25in X 8in (28.5cm x 20cm)

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