Lugano Switzerland Tourist Info c. 1910 French travel booklet w/ maps

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, Europe, Switzerland, Lugano, Railroad Map, Books with Maps, Illustrated Books).

Lugano.
Published c. 1910, Lugano, Switzerland by Gabriele Chattione.
30 pages plus advertising. Text in French. Illustrated throughout. Folding color litho map at front. Lugano city plan at rear. Regional rail map on rear cover.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers. Splendid art nouveau cover art.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 6 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W.

[B8836].