Old book 1863 Abridged History Lower Empire Volume IV Delarue Lyon

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Description

This antique book, visible in the photo, is a work entitled "Abrégé de l’Histoire du Bas Empire" by Lebeau, summarized by F. Delarue. This is the fourth volume, published in 1863 by Librairie d’Éducation de Perisse Frères in Lyon. The title page shown highlights a classic 19th-century typographic composition, characterized by serif fonts and a sober layout, typical of educational works of that period.

The inner cover reveals the original, cream-colored paper, with traces of yellowing and small stains, clear signs of the volume's age. The text is perfectly legible, with explicit mentions of the publisher, the address in Lyon (Rue Mercière, 49 and Rue Centrale, 34), as well as the publication date, 1863. A small ornamental monogram also appears in the center of the title page, emphasizing the sober and institutional style of the work.

The upper edge of the page shows a slight curve and signs of wear, confirming the book's antique nature. The paper shows a natural patina, with some foxing and occasional moisture marks visible on the upper and right side. No decoration or illustration is visible on this side, in line with the classic presentation of 19th-century school and history books.

The left flap reveals part of another page containing a list of works or an advertisement from the publisher, which was common at the time for bookstore catalogs. The whole demonstrates a traditional printing, without excessive ornamentation, with a solid structure and generous margins.

The typography, layout, and explicit mention of the Lyon-based publisher Perisse Frères clearly place this book within 19th-century French educational production, intended for school use or historical popularization.

Condition

This book is second-hand and sold as is. It shows visible signs of wear related to its age: yellowing of the paper, foxing, old stains, and slightly blunted corners. The photographed page remains perfectly legible, and the whole corresponds to the expected condition for a work from 1863.

Did you know? The publishing house Perisse Frères, founded at the beginning of the 19th century in Lyon, was renowned for its school and educational works. It largely contributed to the dissemination of pedagogical literature in France, particularly through history, literature, and science textbooks intended for schools and colleges.

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