La Bretagne: ancienne et moderne, Pitre-Chevalier, c.1844 [Illustrated]

A French regional study devoted to Brittany, a province long regarded as culturally distinct from the rest of France in its language, traditions, and historical identity. Pitre-Chevalier blends history, legend, and social observation to convey the character of the region. The work is profusely illustrated by Leleux, Penguilly, and Johannot, whose detailed images vividly complement the text and enhance its ethnographic and picturesque appeal. French text. 

Good Condition. Half Bound in green leather with green cloth covered boards. Marble end papers and edges. Binding is firm and pages are lightly tanned and foxed. Tissue guards are present. Boards are good with some peeling to edges and spine ends. Gilt it bright. Slight tanning to spine. More notable shelf wear to bottom-edge.