{"product_id":"livre-ancien-les-grandes-enigmes-de-la-vie-des-animaux-vintage-illustre","title":"Vintage illustrated book The Great Riddles of Animal Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume, visible in the photo, is an old book titled \"Les Grandes énigmes de la vie des animaux\" (The Great Mysteries of Animal Life). The hardcover features a glossy finish, with a color photograph of a tiger walking on a path, dominated by green and orange tones. The title is clearly printed in black and blue capital letters on the upper left part of the cover, while the lower part highlights the animal across the full page, for an immediate emphasis on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine of the book shows a notable thickness, typical of encyclopedic works or popular science books published between the 1970s and 1980s, although the exact year is not visible in the photo. The overall presentation has a vintage aesthetic, reinforced by the photographic style and the layout of the title. No publisher's or author's logo is visible on this face, which is common for this type of thematic edition of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover photograph, strongly marked by animal realism, evokes the large illustrated collections dedicated to zoology or animal biology. The vibrant colors and contrast of the image enhance the visual impact, while the simple but massive typography of the title aligns with the tradition of educational and documentary works of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is photographed at a slight angle, placed on a raw wooden surface, which brings out the gloss of the cover and suggests a correct state of preservation for an old work. The cover shows no tears or major marks visible on this face, with the exception of some reflections and possible minor traces of use related to its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a hardcover binding, with no apparent dust jacket, and the entire book block appears intact on the visible side. The format seems quite voluminous, suggesting richly illustrated content, typical of popular science books on the animal world published in the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed book sold as is. The hardcover shows signs of handling (reflections, minor marks), with no major apparent defects on the visible side. The interior, spine, and pages are not visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Large naturalist encyclopedias published in the 1970s and 1980s greatly contributed to disseminating scientific knowledge to the general public, combining popular texts with spectacular animal iconography. This type of work was often distributed in fascicles or bound volumes, accompanied by previously unpublished photographs of global wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from rigorous processing to ensure the security and presentation of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique animal book, vintage animal encyclopedia, zoology work, illustrated wildlife book, animal science, documentary animal book, naturalist book, 70s educational book, animal life mysteries, vintage animal book, tiger photo book, hardcover animal book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489320489287,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_794f29bd-3ecb-43ed-a41d-ba29601e8ce9.jpg?v=1785625859","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-ancien-les-grandes-enigmes-de-la-vie-des-animaux-vintage-illustre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}