Published 1869 by Librarie de L. Hachette. Hardback. Dark red cloth board covers. Embossed front cover. Gilt lettering on spine. Transparent protector. Yellow end papers with several stains and marks. Inscription in blue biro on first page. Foxing of title page. Inside pages are tanned and mottled in places. Several water stains. Binding is still secure. Illustrated with 33 \'gravures\' (black and white etchings). A fascinating guide to the Rhone region of France in the second half of the 19th century. Sections on the history, archaeology, ancient monuments and buildings in this beautiful area.