Fine mid-19th century antique pocket map
Very detailed with countless home owners named
Nicer than typical for the type of European binding and era
scarce and interesting map which could readily be collected on it's own merits
Map is surrounded by extensive historical and factual text
The Man Who Laughs c. 1880's Victor Hugo French Lit. Vierge illustrated book Hungary & Bohemia Fine mid-19th century antique pocket(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, French Literature, Victor Hugo, Illustrated Books). L'Homme Qui Rit, by Victor Hugo. Illustrated by D. Vierge. Published c. 1880's, Paris by Depot General de Vente a La Librairie Polo. 632 pages. Text in English. Heavily illustrated throughout. Attractive antiquarian 1 2 leather binding, slightly raised & gilt bands, gilt title lettering, marbled covers & end papers. Book is physically old and shows some