[French Publications, 19th Century Encyclopedias, Historical Encyclopedia]. Short video captures condition much better than words. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the book. Dictionnaire Encyclopedique d'Historie de Biographie de Mythologie et de Geographie, by Louis Gregoire. Published 1883, Paris by Garnier Freres, Libraires-Editeurs. 2201 pages. French language text. Period 1/4 leather, spine compartments gilt decorated & lettered, boards ruled in blind, marbled end papers. Large, monumental work with tens of thousands of entries. Handsome, nice looking example, gilt remains bright, binding sound, tight, lightly rubbed with small age flaws as described in video, but clean and visually attractive. Book measures: 11" H X 7 1/2" W. [V1905]. Like and Subscribe for more updates on our ever-growing collection of fine maps, prints, and books. Available at: https://antiquemapsprints.com/collections/video-collections/products/dictionary-history-mythology-geography-biography-1883-gregoire-huge-leather-book?variant=31092658864206