Books
Title | Le Geographe, Manuel, (etc.) |
Author | Expilly, M. Le Abbe. |
Edition | Nouvelle Edition |
Published | Bauche, Libraire Paris 1760 |
Illustrator | Martinet |
Description | La description de tous le pays du monde, leurs qualites, leurs climat, le caractere de lurs habitans, leur villes capitales avec leurs distances de Paris & des routes qui y menent, tant par terre que par mer; les changes et les monnoies des principales places de l'Europe, en correspondance avec Paris; La maniere de renir les ecritures de chaque Nation de l'Europe, & c. Full mottled calf, spine gilt with title piece.All edges painted red. (X) 438 pp. +(IV pp.catalogue) +6 folding, copper engraved maps, measuring 10 x 12 cm, (4 continents + world map of 10 x 16 cm. (world+ 4 continents+ map of France)drawn and engraved by Martinet. ( some small imperfections at folds) Charming work, gives apart for the geographical information an extensive distance table and a route planner. Overall a good copy ,with good quality prints,in a contemporary binding , small imperfection to upper cover hinge. |
Book condition | Very Good |
Binding | Full-Leather |
Book size | 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall |
Price | 595 |
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