Description: This Louis Vuitton trunk is a rare find from 1894 and is a must-have for any collector. The book, titled Le Voyage. It features the iconic LV monogram and is made from high-quality materials. This trunk is perfect for any travel or luggage needs and is sure to impress. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this piece of luxury. Bear in mind that the paper in the paperback book is 130 years old some surface patina and aging from environmental conditions in which the books were stored and is not as bright white and mint as it was in 1894. Obviously not acid-free rag paper. But, there are defects as this item is very old. A lot of books that were published by the Louis Vuitton company in 1894 and 1901. These books were not for sale in stores but were given as gifts to special clients and friends of the Louis Vuitton company and family. The book, titled LE VOYAGE, was written by Georges Vuitton, Louis' son and the one who came up with the now famous and ubiquitous LV monogram design in 1896. Written in French and never translated into English or other languages, the book is an history of travel from early times up to the late 1890s. There are over 35 engravings of period trunks and other travel accoutrements from various countries. There are 2 portrait engravings of Louis and his son Georges done by H. Rozier and signed in the plate in 1892. The portrait engravings were a limited run for the 1894 first edition. The 1901 second edition therefore did not include them. The front cover is in excellent condition. The spine is excellent. The interior pages have never been cut to open and thus unread. The interior is intact with over 35 engravings of vintage luggage and other travel accoutrements. The 1894 and the 1901 editions have different title pages and both have the same text and the same engravings of vintage luggage. The title page of this book in the ad has the date of 1894. If you look at the book Louis Vuitton The Birth of Modern Luxury by Paul Gerard Pasols and published by Abrams in 2005, on page 109 through 117 there are reproduced entire pages of this 1894 Le Voyage book showing the cover and some illustrations of period luggage. I have seen the 1894 and 1901 editions sold in Europe in the last 10 years from between 450 to 1,300 euros when one euro was worth $1.50. Please view the photos carefully. Please contact me before buying if you have any questions at all. More photos to be added. No returns! Please ask all questions prior to purchase. I will be posting more photos soon. NO RETURNS!
Price: 1800 USD
Location: Redondo Beach, California
End Time: 2025-01-23T22:23:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Brand: Louis Vuitton
