Reclamebiljet voor Histoire des Pirates et Corsaires door P. Christian c. 1850

This is a poster advertising a multi-volume book titled "Histoire des Pirates et Corsaires" by P. Christian, likely published around 1850. The poster's ornate design and detailed illustration of a pirate on the deck of a ship, holding a sword and pistol, effectively draw the viewer's attention to the book's subject matter. The poster's text provides information about the book's content, the number of series and volumes, and the creators of the illustrations and engravings. This visually engaging poster is a prime example of advertising design from the 19th century, using a combination of text and image to promote the book.