Adolphe Joanne - Itinéraire descriptif et historique de la Suisse

Descriptive and historical itinerary of Switzerland, the French Jura, Baden-Baden and the Black Forest, the Chartreuse of Grenoble and the waters of Aix; Mont Blanc, the Chamouni valley, the Grand-Saint-Bernard and Monte Rosa. 1841 - Original edition with a dedication from the very first travel guide by Adolphe Joanne. This work marked the birth of the famous "guides Joanne" collection, which would later become the no less famous "Blue Guides" at Hachette. Presence of a rare dedication from Adolphe Joanne to his friend Joseph Colin, cartographer, illustrator and collaborator for the maps and plans of the Joanne guides. Binding: full vellum - smooth decorated spine - ribbon bookmark - 635pp - Format 18x11. Contains a color plate with the arms of the Swiss Confederation in the frontispiece, a large road map printed on canvas, and two folding maps of the Bernese Alps (Complete) and of the Mont-Blanc range, of which half is missing (See photo). Condition: Binding in very good used condition, with a few small stains. Strong hinges. Edges slightly soiled. Interior in good used condition, slightly yellowed or dusty - Maps in good condition, a bit yellowed with small foxing and signs of wear. For reference: half of the Mont-Blanc map is missing.

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