Description:
Beautiful set of two complete volumes: 'The human races' work written in German by Federico Ratzel. Edition profusely illustrated with beautiful engravings representing the different ethnographic types, weapons, utensils, costumes, etc. Of all the countries of the globe, copied of existing copies in the museums of Paris, London, Berlin, etc.
Montaner and Simon, editors. Barcelona. Year 1888. Volume I with 672 pages. Volume II with 466 pages.
Numerous and beautiful engravings, inserted in the text.
Binding with the back in leather, and covered with editorial fabric illustrated in gold and red, spectacularly beautiful.
Comments: The two volumes are in a very good state, with the original binding. They only have some rubbing by the edges, and the interior of the two books with some rust stains, especially the first volume, the second has very few stains.
Because the differences in tonalities between photos and reality are inevitable, keep in mind that the color tones of the photos are not exactly the same as the tones of the actual colors. The piece presents the wear and tear of its time, as well as some stains. It has small flaws. The information provided here are personal opinions not contrasted. SHIPMENTS ARE MADE ON MONDAY.
Comments:
The measures indicated above belong to Volume I.
Measurements Volume II:
Height: 31<3 cm
Width: 23<5 cm
Background: 2<6 cm
1806 - Book The human races. Two volumes 1888