3 Antique Prints-WOOD-FORESTRY-TRANSPORTATION-PROCESS-Larousse-1897

Erscheinungsdatum: 1897

Beschreibung

3 Antique prints, titled: 'Bois.' - (Wood). These plates about forestry show: several types of wood, several methods of acquiring and processing wood for building, etc. Modes of transportation are depicted as well. Description: This lithographic print originates from: 'Nouveau Larousse Illustre en sept volumes.', Directeur Claude Auge, Paris, published 1897-1904, with a supplement addedin 1907. The Nouveau Larousse illustre (New Larousse Illustrated) was an illustrated French language encyclopedia published by Larousse between 1897-1904, in 7 volumes and a supplement. It was essentially a scaled-down version of the 'Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siecle.' (Great universal dictionary of the 19th century) of Pierre Larousse, but updated and written in a more neutral, scientific style under the editorship of Claude Auge.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pierre Larousse' after an anonymous artist. Pierre Larousse (1817-1875). Claude Auge (1854-1924). Plate by M. Dessertenne. Colour lithograph using rastering techniques on wove paper. Anonymous. Excellent, given age. Irregular left paper edge from binding. Some small stains in margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. The overall size is ca. 43.6 x 33.9 cm. The image size is ca. 38.1 x 27.7 cm. The overall size is ca. 17.2 x 13.3 inch. The image size is ca. 15 x 10.9 inch. Storage location: A333-03. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 63359

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Titel: 3 Antique ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 1897

Zustand: Fine