first edition
1870 · Philadelphia
by Colange, Leo
Philadelphia: T. Ellwood Zell, 1870. First edition, 2 volumes, thick 4to, pp. iv, 1196; [2], 1152; text in triple column, numerous wood-engraved illustrations throughout; publisher's full terracotta pebble-grain morocco, elaborate gilt-decorated covers, gilt-decorated spine in 6 compartments, gilt-lettered direct in 2, a.e.g.; spines a little faded, else very good and sound. Nicely printed by J. Fagan, electrotypers, Philadelphia. At the end of vol. II, in pencil: "No. 38.
(Inventory #: 34151)