carefully heightened with gum arabic for artistic visual accent
as are many Russian Governments which no longer exist
Much of the text block is separated from the early views due to a split down the fold line (as often seen with these albums)
Oeuvres du Chevalier de Boufflers
Scarce and visually pleasing original issue of this short-lived early 20th century bimonthly French periodical
Women of All Nations 1912 illustrated 10 vol. work many pics all world cultures June 2019 carefully heightened with gum arabic(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Women, World Cultures, Illustrated Books). Women of All Nations: An Enthralling Pictorial Story of Womankind the World Over. Their Habits, Types of Beauty, Social Status, Marriage Customs, and Influence. Published 1912, New York by Cassell and Company. 10 issues, each c. 32 pages. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout, color frontis in each booklet. Publisher's paper wrappers, each issue profusely