Lot n° 260
Estimation :
600 - 700
EUR
DU CAILLE (L. A.). Étrennes géographiques 1761. Royaume de F - Lot 260
DU CAILLE (L. A.). Étrennes géographiques 1761. Royaume de France divisé par généralités subdivisé par Elections, Diocèses, Baillages &c. Paris, Ballard, 1761. In-16, red morocco, smooth ornate spine, triple gilt fillet on covers, gilt fillet on edges, inner gilt roulette.
Entirely engraved and illustrated with a frontispiece by Poussin engraved by Tardieu, a title by Chauffard engraved by Tardieu, 2 table pages, 31 double-page maps enhanced in color and 2 privilege pages.
The maps, engraved by Durand and Le Roy, all bear the author's name and have been reduced by Giovanni Antonio Battista Rizzi-Zannoni, based on those of the best cartographers of the time, such as d'Anville. A fine copy.
Expert : Madame Elvire POULAIN-MARQUIS
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