Théophile Gauthier's novel was undoubtedly inspired by the 'Orientalism' that dominated French culture in the middle of the XIX century. The text ...

From the library of Duff Cooper, British Ambassador to France. It may have been short-lived but the Gazette du Bon Ton was hugely influential refle...

Presentation copy signed by Barbier. A French Romantic poet, Maurice de Guérin (1810-39) achieved cult status in his lifetime as one of the first w...

An exquisite series displaying fashion in magnificent and imaginative illustrations by George Barbier the noted early twentieth century French art...

First issue. This journal which borrowed both the title and format of La Mesangere's periodical of over a hundred years earlier, is illustrated by ...

An exquisite series displaying fashion in magnificent and imaginative illustrations by George Barbier the noted early twentieth century French art...

The great traveller and explorer of the Nile at the very beginning of his career abroad. In 1763 Bruce was appointed the British Consul at Algiers...

Panoramic view along the Miljacka river.Silver gelatin print (11.5 x 16.5 cm). Good tonal range and in good condition.

Senegal. Albumen print. Fair tonal range and in good condition, photographer's details on verso.