First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed and of which only volume 1 was published. Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands ornately gilt in double compartments decorated with gilt floral motifs, minor traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Rare signed autograph inscription from Victor Duruy. Only the first part "De Paris à Vienne" was published. Some foxing affecting mainly the edges and endpapers.