History of Switzerland - M. de Marlès - Ad. Mame et Cie, Tours 1847

A richly decorated 19th-century edition of Histoire de la Suisse depuis l'origine jusqu'à nos jours by M. de Marlès, published by Ad. Mame et Cie in Tours in 1847.

The book describes Swiss history from the ancient Helvetii and the formation of the Confederation to the Reformation, Napoleon, and the political developments of the early 19th century. It appeared within the Bibliothèque des Écoles Chrétiennes, a French educational series for Christian education.

Particularly attractive is the original decorative publisher's binding, featuring extensive floral ornamentation across the boards and spine. Inside are 19th-century engravings depicting early Swiss history, including the oath of the three Swiss and an engraved title page with William Tell and Gessler.

An authentic book from 1847 showing nearly two centuries of use.

• Author: M. de Marlès
• Title: Histoire de la Suisse depuis l'origine jusqu'à nos jours
• Subject: history of Switzerland
• Publisher: Ad. Mame et Cie, Imprimeurs-Libraires
• Place of publication: Tours, France
• Year: 1847
• Series: Bibliothèque des Écoles Chrétiennes
• Language: French
• Pages: 271 numbered pages including table of contents
• Illustrations: 19th-century engraved illustrations and engraved title page
• Binding: original decorated hardcover/cartonnage
• Dimensions: approx. 18 × 11.5 cm
• Thickness: approx. 2 cm
• Condition: fair, with clear signs of use and age
• Wear and color loss to binding, spine, corners, and edges
• Binding is fragile but intact
• Endpapers have been repaired in the past
• Paper with foxing, discoloration, and signs of age
• Old ownership inscriptions inside