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TitleAtlas Moderne Ou Collection De Cartes Sur Toutes Les Parties Du Globe Terrestre Par Plusieur Auteurs
AuthorBONNE (Rigobert), JANVIER (Jean), RIZZI ZANNONI (Giovanni)
EditionNouvelle Edition
PublishedLattre et Jean Thomas Paris 1762
DescriptionFolio, half calf (seriously worn) with origina (worn)l marbled boards; Engraved title (dated 1762, by Mounet et Prevost) and 'Avertissement' and a 1 page engraved index, diagrams, winds table and 36 double-page maps in original colour, as called for, 1 page catalogue of Lattre's publications, last entry dated 1756. The majority of the maps are by Bonne, but there are also contributions from Janvier and Rizzi-Zannoni. Most are dated 1761-64. According to the index al maps are present, but with some awkward numbering ,there is no map nr. "25". Other maps bear a different number as listed in the index. But all maps are present as called for. The map of Europe (map Nr. 2) has a large tear, but no engraved surface missing. Generous margins. All margins soiled, dog eared or even a trifle unfresh. Verso to most maps with contemporary manuscript titles and numbering, also paint, ink, pencil and other smudges...most maps loose in binding. Contains a fine Worldmap, the Continents and nice maps of The Gulf Of Mexico and the America' s. Printed on heavy paper. Needs some attention.
Book conditionFair
Jacket conditionNo Jacket
BindingHardcover
Book sizeFolio - over 12 - 15" tall
Price 2250
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