[travel] Mathuisieulx, À Travers La Tripolitaine, Original Edition, 1903

Across Tripolitania by HM de Mathuisieulx, in charge of the mission by the public ministry. Preface by ML Bertrand Paris, Hachette, 1903, a small in-8 volume (18 x 12.5 cm) of 302 pages, with full-page and in-text illustrations. Contemporary half-chagrin binding, ornate smooth spine, against marbled boards. Original edition. Note: this volume is in good condition. Slightly worn back and boards, clean interiors, some foxing. Copy marked by Monsieur Henry Le Bleu. Colonial officer, Méhier de Mathuisieulx (1860-?) Was charged in 1901 with a reconnaissance mission of the Syrtes shore, still under nominal Turkish domination. He partially visited Tripolitania, but never strayed from places safe for a European. Numa Broc, Africa, p. 226. The shipping costs for France (colissimo with tracking) are 8 euros, please contact us for all other destinations. We are at your disposal for any further information.