1882, The Picturesque World, Or Scenes In and similar items

The Picturesque World or Scenes in Many Lands, with One Thousand Illustrations on Wood and Steel of Picturesque Views from All Parts of the World, Volumes I and II, edited by Leo de Colange, LL.D., published by Estes Lauriat, Boston 1882. Hardcover. Folio, b w frontis, viii, 576 pp; Vol. II: viii, 576 pp. Three quarter dark brown leather with brown cloth covers. Ornate gilt title at front cover with gilt globe. Gilt title at spine with 6 compartments and gilt raised bands. All 3 open sides gilt. Corners rubbed, spine ends rubbed. Internally, very good condition, the plates bright and clean. Volume II has 2 indent lines in the cover running top to bottom. Each volume measures 13"x10 1/4"x2 1/2" and they weigh 21 pounts.