A gorgeous pair of antique French books titled "Histoire Universelle." Leather bound with beautiful marbelized paper covers.
Written by Cèsar Cantu, they were originally published in Italian between 1838 & 1846 & are considered a monumental 19th century historical work.The original edition spans 35 volumes, tracing human history from antiquity to the modern era. It was the first major Italian work to analyze global civilizations through a unified, philosophical lens & served as a primary reference for 19th-century intellectuals. The books became an international success & were widely translated.
Circa 1843, these were published in Paris. Included are volumes 11 and 16. Each measures 8.5" x 5.5."
*Price is for the pair.