Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré

The book is in fair condition with noticeable wear on the hardcover. The edges and corners show some scuffing and fraying. The binding is intact but exhibits signs of use. There is no dust jacket present, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings.

The "Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré" by Claude et Paul Augé, published by Librairie Larousse in Paris, 1952, is a comprehensive encyclopedic dictionary. This edition, noted as "Édition Reproduite et Augmentée," offers an expanded and revised version of the classic reference work. It features 70,000 articles and over 4,130 illustrations, with sections in both color and black and white. The Larousse dictionaries are renowned for their detailed and reliable information, making them a staple in French households and libraries. This specific edition stands out for its extensive visual content, including 150 black-and-white plates and 28 color cartographic inserts. Although the book is not a first edition, its augmented content and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any collection of linguistic or encyclopedic works. The hardcover binding shows signs of wear, with some scuffing and edge wear, but remains intact, offering a glimpse into mid-20th-century French publishing.