The book is illustrated with photographs that look like paintings.
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ENGLISH OLD BOOK FROM 1700s – Rare Historical Collectible Text from 18th Century
The book is illustrated with silk-screened images on thick paper.
ANTIQUE BOOK IN LATIN from 1800s – Historical Collectible from 19th Century
A nice touch is the illustrated closing note from the illustrator.
OLD BOOK Leather Antique Binding from 1700s – Literature, History, Religion Etc
You will find that this novel wraps you in its world completely.