First edition of L’Algérie (Volume II) by Baron Baude, published in Paris by Arthus Bertrand in 1841.
Written by:
Baron Baude
Conseiller d’État and former Commissaire du Roi en Afrique,
the work constitutes an important early French colonial account of Algeria during the first decades following the French conquest initiated in 1830.
Combining political observation, administrative analysis, and travel narrative, the book provides valuable insight into:
- French colonial policy,
- military administration,
- North African society,
- and the evolving relationship between France and Algeria during the formative years of French rule.
Baron Baude belonged to the circle of high-ranking French officials directly involved in African affairs, giving the work both documentary and historical importance.
This copy is preserved in an attractive contemporary fine half-leather binding with gilt spine decoration, giving the volume excellent shelf presence and strong decorative appeal.
Details
- Author: Baron Baude
- Title: L’Algérie
- Volume: Tome Second
- Publisher: Arthus Bertrand, Paris
- Year: 1841
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: Fine contemporary half-leather binding
- Pages: 492
- Dimensions: 21 cm × 13.5 cm
- Language: French
Condition
Good (+) antique condition.
- Binding firm and attractive
- Expected age-related wear and toning
- Interior generally well preserved
- Minor handling traces consistent with age
Please refer carefully to the photographs for a complete condition assessment.
Historical Importance
Works concerning early French Algeria from the 1830s–1840s are increasingly sought after due to their significance within:
- colonial history,
- North African studies,
- 19th-century travel literature,
- and French military history.
Baron Baude’s official position in Africa gives this work particular documentary value as an early eyewitness and administrative perspective on colonial Algeria.
A desirable volume for collectors of:
- French colonial history,
- North African history,
- 19th-century French literature,
- travel narratives,
- and finely bound antiquarian books.



















