[CYCLING]. *Le Cycle*. A special weekly journal on velociped - Lot 124

[CYCLING]. *Le Cycle*. A special weekly journal on velocipede culture. Nos. 1–26. A rare collection of the first 26 issues of one of the major 19th-century French weekly journals devoted to velocipede culture. Paris, n.p. [printed by Lahure], August 29, 1891–February 20, 1892. 26 issues in 1 volume, large 4to format, ebony-colored glossy half-basane, ribbed spine. Stamped “Fouget-Coulon.” 336 pp., numerous black-and-white illustrations in the text and as inserts. Some scuffing and minor wear to the binding; spine re-dyed; paper yellowed at the margins. Founded in 1891, *Le Cycle* quickly established itself as one of the leading French weekly magazines devoted to cycling. Louis Baudry de Saunier (1865–1938) was one of its first editors-in-chief. Each issue features reports on the major road and track races, technical columns, information on mechanical innovations, cycling clubs, and news from manufacturers. In good condition.