Itineraire de Paris a Jerusalem [complete: 3 volumes in 1]

Chateaubriand, Francois-Rene, Vicomte de, (1768-1848)

1860, 1st Edition in this form. Paris : Gennequin Aine. Good copy in a contemporary binding of gilt-blocked black leather. Spine bands worn, with some surface loss towards the bottom of spine. Panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Marbled endpapers. General surface wear to boards. Scattered, marginal foxing. Remains quite well-preserved overall. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description: 3v. in 1: cxliij, 196, 336, 316p., fronts. ; 23cm. Summary: Chateaubriand's account of his travels to Jerusalem via Greece and Constantinople in 1806, after which he returned to Paris via Tunis, Carthage, Cadiz and Granada. Subjects: Palestine - Description and travel. Middle East - Description and travel. Genre: Travel literature - 19th century. Notes: "Reimpression de l'edition Pourrat Freres" --title page. "Oeuvres de Chateaubriand, seule edition estimee accompagnee toutes les notes et remarques" --head of title page. Language: French. Item #201528

Price: €145.00