1877 – Sciences & Lettres of Middle Ages – Paul Lacroix | Chromolithographs, Gilt Binding

Sciences & Lettres au Moyen Âge by Paul Lacroix is a standout 1877 book, known for its strong visual content and broad look at medieval life. Bound in its original red cloth boards with decorative gilt and packed with full-page chromolithographs, the book covers early science, beliefs, literature, and customs across the Middle Ages with important descriptions of Columbus, Marco Polo, Albert Magnus, and early occult magic!   Bibliographic Details Title: Sciences et Lettres au Moyen Âge et à l’Époque de la Renaissance Author(s): Paul Lacroix Illustrator(s): Daumont; Pralon; Werner Publisher: Paris, Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie Edition: First edition. 1877. Format: Quarto, single volume Binding: Leather spine, with original red cloth and gilt boards, gilt edges and endpapers Size: 11.5in X 8.5in (29cm x 21.5cm) Collation: [4], IV, 612 pp Illustrations: 13 full-page chromolithographs countless in-text illustrations Contents Include: Sciences Médicales – Hippocratic and Galenic medicine, early surgery, monastic healing Chimie et Alchimie – Alchemical theory through to metallurgy and early chemistry, Albert Magnus Sciences Occultes – Astrology, necromancy, magic, werewolves and spirits Sciences Géographiques – Medieval maps and travel accounts of Marco Polo and Columbus Science Héraldique – Coat of arms, symbols, and heraldic designs Proverbes & Langues – Popular sayings and development of Latin and French dialects Romans & Poésie Nationale – Stories of Tristan, Lancelot, and the chanson de geste tradition Croyances Populaires – Festivals, saints, witchcraft, and village superstitions   Condition: Original leather and red publisher’s cloth shows ornate gilt tooling to both spine and boards, with minor wear consistent with age. Gilt edges are bright and intact, protecting the text block. Decorative gilt endpapers. Beautiful illustrations throughout, clean display.   Why Collect This? First printing of the illustrated edition Covers science, legend, language, and social customs Descriptions of notable medieval minds including Albert Magnus, Paracelsus, Marco Polo, Columbus, etc.   Inventory number (SKU): #50023 Categories Esoteric & Occult Literature Arts & Architecture European History Medicine & Science Voyages & Exploration & Maps Authors Paul Lacroix Printing Date 19th Century Language French Binding Leather Book Condition Near Fine Collation Complete