ALLOM (Thomas) - Wright (G. N.) France Illustrated... - Lot 49 - Briscadieu

ALLOM (Thomas) - Wright (G. N.) France Illustrated exhibiting its landscape scenery, antiquities, military and ecclesiatical architecture, &c. Descriptions by the Rev. G. N. Wright. London, Fischer, son & Co ; Paris, Mandeville, sd. 4 volumes in 2 volumes in-4; illustrated with 132 plates hors texte (including frontispieces and 4 titles), all engraved by ALLOM. Contemporary red chagrin, ornate ribbed spine, Duseuil-style cold decoration on boards, gilt lace framing, gilt edges. Numerous animated views of towns, monuments and landscapes, including views and passages over the Pyrenees and the Alps (Gavarnie, Luz, Pic-du-Midi d'Ossau) and of towns and sites in the region (Pau, Bordeaux).