Beautiful antique French lithograph view album titled “Luchon et ses Environs,” featuring scenic views of Bagnères-de-Luchon and the surrounding Pyrenees region of Haute-Garonne, France.
This large-format 19th-century album contains multiple original lithographic plates drawn from nature and lithographed by Gorse. The work showcases panoramic mountain landscapes, architectural views, promenades, waterfalls, and thermal resort scenes associated with the famous spa town of Luchon.
Bound in its original embossed brown publisher’s binding with elaborate gilt decoration to the front cover and spine. Includes tissue guards and fold-out panoramic plates.
A highly decorative and collectible piece appealing to collectors of:
- antique travel books
- French regional history
- Pyrenees memorabilia
- lithographic prints
- architectural and landscape illustration
- grand tour era works
Condition:
Good antique condition overall with age-related wear consistent with the mid-19th century.
Notable condition details:
- moderate foxing and age toning throughout
- edge and corner wear to binding
- light scuffing to covers
- interior pages remain largely intact
- fold-out panorama present
- gilt decoration remains attractive
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Details:
- Title: Luchon et ses Environs
- Artist/Lithographer: Gorse
- Language: French
- Origin: France
- Period: Mid-19th Century
- Format: Large folio lithograph album
- Binding: Original gilt embossed hardcover
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Country of Origin: France
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