[CASSINI DE THURY, César-François]. - Lot 7

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[CASSINI DE THURY, César-François]. - Lot 7
[CASSINI DE THURY, César-François]. Geographical and Military Atlas of France, Divided into Two Parts. Paris: R. J. Julien, 1751. Oblong folio (approx. 32 x 45 cm). Contemporary half-vellum binding with corners, ribbed spine, red title label (slight rubbing on the covers, a few pages uniformly oxidized). Famous atlas of France, complete in both parts and entirely engraved on copper in black with colored borders. The first part consists of a title page, a general map, and 23 maps illustrating different parts of France. The maps are followed by 3 sheets of alphabetical tables. The second part contains small plans of 110 fortified towns presented in medallions with explanatory texts and coats of arms, preceded by a title page (“Plans and Descriptions of the Principal Military Posts, Seaport Cities, and Border Towns of the Kingdom, 1751”) and an assembly table.
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