Les Trois Freres Ecossais by L'Abbe Duchaine {The Three Scottish Brothers}, French edition. Published by Alfred Mame, Imprimeurs-Libraires. Copyright 1847. Beautiful ornate cover decoration. Book includes many full page black and white illustrations throughout with tissue opposite.
Covers are heavily gilded with pink peonies and other floral decoration. All colors are bright, gilt is very lightly rubbed in some areas. Spine condition is very good for age. One puncture spot on spine over the title. Back cover is 2024 heavily decorated like the front. Eps has penned signature message from former owner, Cecile Thomor. Title page is white with heavy foxing. Tissue present. Black and white illustration on frontispiece of native with weapon to shoot a bear. Interior pages are clean and bright white with moderate to heavy foxing throughout. Rear eps are white with moderate foxing and a light penciled notation.
303 pages, 7 1/8 x 4 1/4"
Product code: The 2024 Three Scottish Brothers, French Cartonnage Edition, 1847