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The Black Cruise

Name: The Black Cruise
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 56IAD9XANF
Price: 500 EUR
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Period 20th century

Style Art Deco

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The Black Cruise – Numbered Original Edition
By Georges-Marie Haardt and Louis Audouin-Dubreuil
Description
A superb illustrated book recounting the famous Citroën Central Africa expedition, known as the Black Cruise (1924-1925).

Original edition published in Paris by Librairie Plon, richly illustrated with:
80 full-page engravings
4 maps
57 decorative compositions
The book is presented in an elegant period binding, with a black leather spine and marbled paper covers.

Features
Title: The Black Cruise – Citroën Expedition to Central Africa
Authors: Georges-Marie Haardt & Louis Audouin-Dubreuil
Publisher: Librairie Plon, Paris
Period: Early 20th century (original edition)
Limited print run of 2,500 copies
Numbered copy: No. 368
Paper: Deluxe edition on Madagascar paper (500 copies)
Condition
Good overall condition for an antique book:
Sturdy and decorative binding
Clean interior, beautiful and well-preserved illustrations
Minor signs of age consistent with its age (not serious)

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Significance
An emblematic work on the great expeditions of the 20th century
Highly sought after by collectors of travel, automobiles, and African history
Beautifully illustrated and numbered edition. A high-quality decorative and historical item.

Ref: 56IAD9XANF

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Art Deco (Old books of Art Deco Style)
Period	20th century (Old books 20th century)
Country of origin	France
Artist	D'après Alexandre Iacovieff
Width (cm)	27
Height (cm)	29