Le Musée français-anglais. Journal d'illustrations mensuelles. Années 1855-1856.

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Paris, Au Bureau Du Journal Amusant, 1855–1856, Magazines, bound in hardcover

1.st editions, Very Good

Paris, Au Bureau Du Journal Amusant, 1855–1856 (complete). Folio 16.75 x 12.5 inches. 24 issues bound in a folio volume, red half-maroquin with corner caps, ribbed spine, panels adorned with gilt fleurons, original covers bound in. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white illustrations. 

The first two years of this journal, to which Gustave Doré contributed extensively. The 24 issues contain nearly 100 of his compositions.
Included is the first issue, dated January 31, 1855, featuring the beautiful front-page illustration of “La Guerre d’Orient” by Gustave Doré, as originally published (without the issue number added prior to the publication date).

Founded in 1855 by Charles Philipon (1800–1862), this periodical began as an illustrated supplement to the "JOURNAL AMUSANT - Journal pour Rire" before later becoming "Le Musée français". Each issue features 8 pages of views of monuments, landscapes, genre scenes, portraits, and historical subjects.

Normal wear and tear, scattered foxing. Unusually good condition for 1850's publication, due to the protection of the hardcover.