Antiquarian Auctions

Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Baring-Gould (Sabine)

THE DESERTS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE

Published: Methuen & Co, London, 1894

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $160

Approximately:

Estimate: $240-260

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: Ireland

Lot 128 preview

Add to Watchlist

2 volumes. First editions 1894.

An introduction to the Limestone and Chalk

plateaux of ancient Aquitaine.

Examination of the geology of the Aquitaine

region of France by Sabine Baring-Gould.

With chapters on les Causses, la Crouzate,

the Caussenards, the firehills of Cransac,

le Puy d'Issolu and the Routiers.

Illustrations by S. Hutton and F. D. Bedford.

Publishers blue cloth binding.

Large gilt vignette to cover.

Gilt title with gilt vignettes to spine.

Volume I.

xxii, 296 pages.

Frontispiece plate with tissue-guard.

20 full-page plates.

In-text illustrations.

Volume II.

xii, 303 pages.

4 page publishers catalogue.

Frontispiece plate with tissue-guard.

In-text illustrations.

Sheet music.

Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924), an antiquarian

and writer known for penning the hymn 'Onward,

Christian Soldiers'. A prolific and varied writer, his

output included numerous works relating to the

West Country, geology, and even lycanthropy.

Recorded shipping weight 2400g

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 23 x 16 cm


You might also like

© 2026 Paul Mills trading as AntiquarianAuctions.com. All rights reserved. Use of this website is regulated by our website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.