A beautiful and collectible pink and gold cartonnage on a cream base. Dated 1870, it was created at the heart of the fashion for these remarkable books, which were collectible too in their time.
 
It is the story of travels through Switzerland 
 
It does show its well over 150 years of age. There is general aging, slight wear at the corners, an insignificant split at the spine, which remains connected firmly, and expected foxing of the pages. The pages are firm in their binding. 
 
The book measures 8" by 5"