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Joanne, Adolphe. Itinéraire descriptif et historique de la Suisse, du Jura Français, du Mont-Blanc et du Mont-Rose.

With 10 views, 5 city maps, 7 folding panoramas and 10 regional maps, 5 of them in color. (4), XIV, (2), 866, 12 pp . 8vo. Orig. cloth with gilt titels on spine and front board. – Paris, L. Hachette, (1859).

Third edition. Extensive and richly illustrated travel guide by French author Adolphe Joanne (1813–1881), initially published in 1841. This travel guide started Joannes career as a travel writer and several guides on Germany, England, the Orient and France followed. – Minor foxing to fore edge and inside. – Best.-Nr. 27386