Binding
Purple cloth spine and marbled-paper boards. Rubbing, scratches, stains, bumped corners and worn headcaps; losses of paper along the edges.
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The copy in detail
A faithful presentation of the object.
The background of each documentary view has been neutralised to ivory for consistency. The text, condition, defects and structure remain documented from the source photograph.
The documentary content comes from the source photographs. Only the surrounding background and edge transitions have been neutralised. Supporting hands remain where they help document the structure.
The Selection · FM S 0005
La Patrie suisseIllustrated journal · third volume, 1896, with continuation
A bound gathering of the Geneva periodical La Patrie suisse, richly illustrated with photographs and engravings, beginning with the title page of the third volume dated 1896 and also containing at least one issue from 1897.
Price
CHF 48Status
Available as foundReservation at the displayed price or a reasonable offer. The volume is sold as photographed, without a guarantee that the run is continuous or complete.
Reserve or make an offer- Title
- La Patrie suisse · illustrated journal
- Imprint
- Geneva, G. W. Brooke, publisher · 3 rue Petitot
- Frequency
- Fortnightly, on Wednesdays
- Observed span
- General title dated 1896; documented presence of no. 97, 9 June 1897
- Dimensions
- 28.7 × 23 × 3.2 cm · height × width × thickness
- Illustration
- Photographs, portraits, views and engravings in the text
- Completeness
- Not collated; continuity of the issues is not guaranteed
Bibliographical description
An illustrated panorama of French-speaking Switzerland at the close of the nineteenth century.
Founded in Geneva in 1893, La Patrie suisse brought together current affairs, cultural life, public figures, travel and Swiss landscapes. The photographed issues include material on the National Exhibition, mountaineering, military manoeuvres, Édouard Marti and an international shooting match.
The printed title page states ‘third volume’ and bears the date 1896. An old manuscript note adds ‘from 15 April to the end of December’, probably corresponding to nos. 67 to 85. A terminal leaf, however, is marked no. 97 and dated 9 June 1897, showing that the binding contains a continuation or later addition.
Condition and checks
A heavily handled binding that appears substantial but should be examined and used with care.
Paper
Leaves yellowed and locally browned, with foxing, stains, creases and small marginal tears visible in the photographs.
Structure
Sewing and hinges are strained and several gatherings appear loose. Flat opening and repeated handling are not recommended.
Collation
No exhaustive collation has been completed. The presence of no. 97 after a title dated 1896 is disclosed; gaps, additions or binding errors may remain.
FOLIA MUNDI · Documented expertise
A richly illustrated witness to Switzerland in 1896–1897, offered at CHF 48.
Its interest lies in its visual and documentary range. Personal confirmation of condition and availability always precedes payment.
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