ATLAS. - BRION (Louis). A general view of France, - Lot 6

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ATLAS. - BRION (Louis). A general view of France, - Lot 6
ATLAS. - BRION (Louis). A general view of France, to serve as an introduction to the Analytical and Geographical Table of this Kingdom. Paris, Grangé, Guillyn, Despilly, Durand, Rozet, Delalin, Desnos, 1765. 3 parts in one volume in-4, half calf, spine decorated, red edges (Modern pastiche binding). First edition of this important atlas in the history of road mapping illustrated with 3 engraved titles, a double-page engraved dedication, and 56 coloured maps showing the state of the road network before the Revolution. It consists of three main parts, each with a particular engraved title: - DESNOS. Tableau analytique de la France. Paris, Desnos, 1766. Title and 33 maps. - RIZZI-ZANNONI. Le Petit Neptune François ou Carte des côtes of this kingdom. Paris, Desnos, 1766. Title and 4 maps. - MICHEL. L'Indicateur fidèle, ou Guide des Voyageurs... Paris, 1765. Title, dedication and 19 maps. The Prospectus (6 pages), with the alphabetical catalogue of royal and with the alphabetical catalogue of the royal and particular roads, as well as an Alphabetical catalogue of the Supplement of the 1380 towns and roads of France (10 pages). Beautiful copy, bound in the imitation of the 18th century.
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