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  • Pompeii - engraved town map by NICHOLSON, T.E.
    NICHOLSON, T.E.
    Pompeii - engraved town map

    London: Baldwin & Cradock, 1832. Original engraved map of the extinct city of Pompeii. Below, a panoramic view of the archaeological site and the facades of fourteen important buildings. Partially coloured, as issued. Published under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Drawn by W.B. Clarke, arch. In a good condition, with just a few very small closed tears to the page edge. Light creases, and small pin holes to outside edges only. Not affecting the map. Blank verso. 305 x 395 mm (12 x 15½ inches) plus borders

    . Carte originale gravée de la ville disparue de Pompéi. En bas, une vue panoramique du site archéologique et des façades de quatorze bâtiments importants. Partiellement…

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    London: Baldwin & Cradock, 1832. Original engraved map of the extinct city of Pompeii. Below, a panoramic view of the archaeological site and the facades of fourteen important buildings. Partially coloured, as issued. Published under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Drawn by W.B. Clarke, arch. In a good condition, with just a few very small closed tears to the page edge. Light creases, and small pin holes to outside edges only. Not affecting the map. Blank verso. 305 x 395 mm (12 x 15½ inches) plus borders

    . Carte originale gravée de la ville disparue de Pompéi. En bas, une vue panoramique du site archéologique et des façades de quatorze bâtiments importants. Partiellement coloré, tel qu'il a été publié. Publié sous la direction de la Société pour la diffusion des connaissances utiles. Dessiné par W.B. Clarke, arch. En bon état, avec quelques très petites déchirures fermées sur le bord des pages. Légers plis et petits trous d'épingle sur les bords extérieurs uniquement. N'affectant pas la carte. Verso vierge. 305 x 395 mm (12 x 15½ pouces) plus les bordures.

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  • Recueil de cartes géographiques, plans, vues et médailles de l'ancienne Grèce, relatifs au voyage du jeune Anacharsis ; précédé d'une analyse critique des cartes by BOCAGE, M. Barbie du.
    BOCAGE, M. Barbie du.
    Recueil de cartes géographiques, plans, vues et médailles de l'ancienne Grèce, relatifs au voyage du jeune Anacharsis ; précédé d'une analyse critique des cartes Troisième édition.

    Paris: Chez de Bure L'aine, 1790. To accompany Barthélemy's 'Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Gréce'. Contemporary mottled paper covered hardback boards. Boards are rubbed and faded. Internally some light foxing. Pages in a good state, no tears or creases. XXXII pages of text, followed by [31] Sheets of plates: b/w illustrations, fold out maps, and plans. Complete. Barbie du Bocage refers to Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage (1760–1825), a notable French geographer and cartographer. He was a student of the famous geographer Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville and worked extensively in Paris. Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage held important roles including as attaché to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and later in the Cabinet of Medals at the King's Library. He contributed to…

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    Paris: Chez de Bure L'aine, 1790. To accompany Barthélemy's 'Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Gréce'. Contemporary mottled paper covered hardback boards. Boards are rubbed and faded. Internally some light foxing. Pages in a good state, no tears or creases. XXXII pages of text, followed by [31] Sheets of plates: b/w illustrations, fold out maps, and plans. Complete. Barbie du Bocage refers to Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage (1760–1825), a notable French geographer and cartographer. He was a student of the famous geographer Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville and worked extensively in Paris. Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage held important roles including as attaché to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and later in the Cabinet of Medals at the King's Library. He contributed to geographic and cartographic knowledge during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, creating maps such as those for the "Voyage du jeune Anacharsis." He also served under Napoleon's administration and was a member of the Institut de France. 26cm x 21cm. Conforms to the third edition referenced in WorldCat / OCLC: 8182752.

    . Pour accompagner « Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Grèce » de Barthélemy. Couverture rigide contemporaine recouverte de papier marbré. La couverture est frottée et décolorée. À l'intérieur, quelques légères rousseurs. Les pages sont en bon état, sans déchirures ni plis. XXXII pages de texte, suivies de [31] feuilles de planches : illustrations en noir et blanc, cartes dépliantes et plans. Complet. Barbie du Bocage fait référence à Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage (1760-1825), géographe et cartographe français de renom. Il fut l'élève du célèbre géographe Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville et travailla longuement à Paris. Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage a occupé des fonctions importantes, notamment celle d'attaché au ministère des Affaires étrangères, puis au Cabinet des médailles de la Bibliothèque du Roi. Il a contribué aux connaissances géographiques et cartographiques à la fin du XVIIIe et au début du XIXe siècle, en créant des cartes telles que celles du « Voyage du jeune Anacharsis ». Il a également servi sous l'administration de Napoléon et était membre de l'Institut de France. 26 cm x 21 cm. Conforme à la troisième édition référencée dans WorldCat / OCLC : 8182752.

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  • South Wales by MOLL, Herman
    MOLL, Herman
    South Wales part of "A Set of Fifty New and Correct Maps of England and Wales"

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Bowles & Rivington: 1724. A glazed and framed hand coloured map of South Wales. As well as the map, there are architectural details to the left side of the map. To the right are two fossils. Framed in light and dark green mounting board, and a green and gilt wooden frame. Overall in very clean and tidy condition. The original map fold is visible to the centre but is very light. There is a small repaired tear to the top right inch of the map - not affecting any detail. 200 x 320 mm (7¾ x 12½ inches).
    Moll was a cartographer who moved to England in 1678 and opened a book and map store in London. He produced…

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    London: Bowles & Rivington: 1724. A glazed and framed hand coloured map of South Wales. As well as the map, there are architectural details to the left side of the map. To the right are two fossils. Framed in light and dark green mounting board, and a green and gilt wooden frame. Overall in very clean and tidy condition. The original map fold is visible to the centre but is very light. There is a small repaired tear to the top right inch of the map - not affecting any detail. 200 x 320 mm (7¾ x 12½ inches).
    Moll was a cartographer who moved to England in 1678 and opened a book and map store in London. He produced a variety of maps, most of which asserted British sovereignty over Empire and the New World.

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  • A Lovely Photograph Album From 1895
    Souvenir De Voyage 1895-1899. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Souvenir De Voyage 1895-1899.

    1895. A lovely album, containing 74 large original photographs from five trips. These are Berlin 1895, French Alps and Nancy in 1896, Trier in 1897, Interlaken and the Swiss Alps in 1898 and the Tirol in 1899.

    The photographs were purchased from prominent commercial photographers of the time. The French photographs are largely from ND Phot, the Swiss from Schroeder & Cie of Zurich and Edition Photoglob.

    The majority of the prints are either albumen or early silver gelatin prints. As the early silver gelatin were so similar to albumen it is difficult to tell. There are a number of colourised prints. Most of the prints are quite large, with quite a few as large as 210 mm x 275…

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    1895. A lovely album, containing 74 large original photographs from five trips. These are Berlin 1895, French Alps and Nancy in 1896, Trier in 1897, Interlaken and the Swiss Alps in 1898 and the Tirol in 1899.

    The photographs were purchased from prominent commercial photographers of the time. The French photographs are largely from ND Phot, the Swiss from Schroeder & Cie of Zurich and Edition Photoglob.

    The majority of the prints are either albumen or early silver gelatin prints. As the early silver gelatin were so similar to albumen it is difficult to tell. There are a number of colourised prints. Most of the prints are quite large, with quite a few as large as 210 mm x 275 mm.
    Most are printed one to a page, but a couple of the smaller prints are printed two to a page. One of the images is a double / folding photograph. Album size 27cm x 36cm Un bel album, contenant 74 grandes photographies originales de cinq voyages. Il s'agit de Berlin 1895, des Alpes françaises et de Nancy en 1896, de Trèves en 1897, d'Interlaken et des Alpes suisses en 1898 et du Tyrol en 1899.

    Les photographies ont été achetées auprès d'éminents photographes commerciaux de l'époque. Les photographies françaises sont en grande partie de ND Phot, les suisses de Schroeder & Cie de Zurich et d'Edition Photoglob.

    La majorité des épreuves sont soit à l'albumine, soit à des épreuves gélatino-argentiques anciennes. Comme la première gélatine d'argent était si semblable à l'albumine, il est difficile de le dire. Il existe un certain nombre d'imprimés colorisés. La plupart des tirages sont assez grands, avec un bon nombre aussi grand que 21 cm x 27,5 cm
    La plupart sont imprimés un à une page, mais quelques-uns des plus petits tirages sont imprimés deux à une page. L'une des images est une photographie double / pliante. Taille de l'album 27 cm x 36 cm

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    Book ID: 2916
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  • Souvenirs de la Bretagne by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Souvenirs de la Bretagne

    [Paris]: [Sinnett], C1850. First edition. No publisher's details, but Sinnett of Paris, circa 1850. Orange buckram boards with gilt details and title to the front board. Cloth spine. The boards and spine are a little faded and rubbed, but substantially sound. No titles inside. The work is a leporello, with 25 hand coloured plates of peasants in regional costume. Each is labelled below. The first few plates have light foxing to them, the rest are clean and bright. An attractive piece of Breton illustration. 16cm x 11cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 6967049. This states four library holdings, all in America.

    . Première édition. Pas de détails sur l'éditeur, mais Sinnett of Paris, vers 1850. Plaques de bougran orange…

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    [Paris]: [Sinnett], C1850. First edition. No publisher's details, but Sinnett of Paris, circa 1850. Orange buckram boards with gilt details and title to the front board. Cloth spine. The boards and spine are a little faded and rubbed, but substantially sound. No titles inside. The work is a leporello, with 25 hand coloured plates of peasants in regional costume. Each is labelled below. The first few plates have light foxing to them, the rest are clean and bright. An attractive piece of Breton illustration. 16cm x 11cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 6967049. This states four library holdings, all in America.

    . Première édition. Pas de détails sur l'éditeur, mais Sinnett of Paris, vers 1850. Plaques de bougran orange avec des détails et un titre dorés sur la première plaque. Dos en toile. Les planches et le dos sont un peu décolorés et frottés, mais ils sont en bon état. Aucun titre à l'intérieur. L'ouvrage est un leporello, avec 25 planches colorées à la main de paysans en costume régional. Chaque planche est étiquetée ci-dessous. Les premières planches présentent de légères rousseurs, les autres sont propres et brillantes. Un bel ouvrage d'illustration bretonne. 16cm x 11cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 6967049. Ce document fait état de quatre fonds de bibliothèque, tous situés en Amérique.

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  • Souvenirs des vues de la Bretagne. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Souvenirs des vues de la Bretagne.

    Brest: 1875. First Edition. A lovely leporello of hand coloured lithographs produced by Emile Mage. Original decorated cloth boards with cloth spine. Boards are somewhat rubbed and faded, but overall in sound condition. Publisher's advert to the inside board, but no publication details. 15 pages containing 30 views of Brittany (to one side only). Very nice colouring. A touch of marking to the first page, otherwise very clean. We can find no examples of this publication on OCLC or online. Emile Mage was primarily an artistic photographer, but he also dabbled in objets d'Art, Breton costumes, and - it would seem - lithographed views. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches). Première édition. Un joli leporello de lithographies coloriées…

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    Brest: 1875. First Edition. A lovely leporello of hand coloured lithographs produced by Emile Mage. Original decorated cloth boards with cloth spine. Boards are somewhat rubbed and faded, but overall in sound condition. Publisher's advert to the inside board, but no publication details. 15 pages containing 30 views of Brittany (to one side only). Very nice colouring. A touch of marking to the first page, otherwise very clean. We can find no examples of this publication on OCLC or online. Emile Mage was primarily an artistic photographer, but he also dabbled in objets d'Art, Breton costumes, and - it would seem - lithographed views. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches). Première édition. Un joli leporello de lithographies coloriées à la main produite par Emile Mage. Planches en tissu décorées d'origine avec dos en tissu. Les planches sont un peu frottées et décolorées, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état. Annonce de l'éditeur sur le panneau intérieur, mais pas de détails sur la publication. 15 pages contenant 30 vues de Bretagne (une seule face). Très jolie coloration. Une touche de marquage à la première page, sinon très propre. Nous ne pouvons trouver aucun exemple de cette publication sur OCLC ou en ligne. Emile Mage était avant tout un photographe d'artiste, mais il se mêle aussi d'objets d'Art, de costumes bretons, et semble-t-il de vues lithographiées. 175 x 115 mm

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  • Suede et Norvége et les principales routes a travers Le Danemark. by BAEDEKER, Karl
    BAEDEKER, Karl
    Suede et Norvége et les principales routes a travers Le Danemark.

    Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1898. Third edition. Red stiff card covers with gilt titles. Slight darkening to spine and slight marking but in good condition. Front end paper has library label and owner's name in pencil. Front end paper has been re-fixed with archival tape. Rest of the book in very good, slightly darkened condition. xlviii, 481pp, 44pp vocabulary at rear, 31 maps, 21 town plans, 3 small panoramas. 160 by 110mm (6¼ by 4¼ inches). Troisième édition. Couvertures cartonnées rouges avec titres dorés. Léger assombrissement au dos et léger marquage mais en bon état. Le papier frontal a une étiquette de bibliothèque et le nom du propriétaire au crayon. Le papier frontal a été refixé avec du ruban d'archivage.…

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    Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1898. Third edition. Red stiff card covers with gilt titles. Slight darkening to spine and slight marking but in good condition. Front end paper has library label and owner's name in pencil. Front end paper has been re-fixed with archival tape. Rest of the book in very good, slightly darkened condition. xlviii, 481pp, 44pp vocabulary at rear, 31 maps, 21 town plans, 3 small panoramas. 160 by 110mm (6¼ by 4¼ inches). Troisième édition. Couvertures cartonnées rouges avec titres dorés. Léger assombrissement au dos et léger marquage mais en bon état. Le papier frontal a une étiquette de bibliothèque et le nom du propriétaire au crayon. Le papier frontal a été refixé avec du ruban d'archivage. Reste du livre en très bon état, légèrement noirci. xlviii, 481pp, vocabulaire 44pp au verso, 31 cartes, 21 plans de ville, 3 petits panoramas. 160 par 110 mm (6¼ par 4¼ pouces).

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    Book ID: 3351
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  • French Revolutionary Account of Great Britain
    Tableau de la Grande-Bretagne, de L'Irlande et des possessions Angloises dans les quatre parties du monde by BAERT-DUHOLANT, Charles Alexandre Balthazar François de Paule
    BAERT-DUHOLANT, Charles Alexandre Balthazar François de Paule
    Tableau de la Grande-Bretagne, de L'Irlande et des possessions Angloises dans les quatre parties du monde

    Paris: H.J. Jansen. 8 l'an (the 8th Revolutionary year) 1800. First edition, where the author is anonymous, but the preface is signed Baert. 4 volumes. in-8vo, Contemporary half calf, mottled paper covers, corners bumped and the gilt titles and decoration are significantly rubbed. Complete with 4 folding maps (England, Scotland, Ireland, India)& folding plan of Gibraltar by J.-D. Barbier de Bocage, 3 views incl. Fingal's Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, Giant's Causeway located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, the 2 portraits engr. by A.J. Hulk of William Pitt (after William Owen) and Charles Fox (after K.A. Heckel), a folding plate "Combat de boxers à Odiham" and 14 folded tables. The…

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    Paris: H.J. Jansen. 8 l'an (the 8th Revolutionary year) 1800. First edition, where the author is anonymous, but the preface is signed Baert. 4 volumes. in-8vo, Contemporary half calf, mottled paper covers, corners bumped and the gilt titles and decoration are significantly rubbed. Complete with 4 folding maps (England, Scotland, Ireland, India)& folding plan of Gibraltar by J.-D. Barbier de Bocage, 3 views incl. Fingal's Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, Giant's Causeway located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, the 2 portraits engr. by A.J. Hulk of William Pitt (after William Owen) and Charles Fox (after K.A. Heckel), a folding plate "Combat de boxers à Odiham" and 14 folded tables. The information and tables show the concerns of the Commune in Paris - how much the monarchy costs England, the number of prisoners etc. Text is entirely in French.
    Vo1 1. Fingal's cave; Giant's Causeway; View of Gibraltar; Map of England, with vignette of Stonehenge. Small stain to top edge; Map of Scotland and the islands, with two vignettes of Croagh Patrick (which is in Ireland!); Map of Ireland with vignette plan of the lakes of Killarney, and St Kevin's tower Glendalough; folding plan of Gibraltar; folding chart of imports and exports; A supplement (notes). The supplement has its own pagination but also some page numbers repeated, so although text is continuous with 15 pages, the numbering is not. After the supplement, the general numbering continues). P. 297/8 has a tear / loss to the corner 8cm x 3 cm - not affecting text. Otherwise, the pages are in excellent condition. Pagination: [vi], 1-449, Supplement 1-10, 7-11, 450-460.
    Vol 2. 2 folding charts on Commerce of India; folding chart on prisoners in London; Map of India. Clean and tidy throughout. Pagination: 1-520, 1-12, 521-532, [ii].
    Vol 3. Portraits of William Pitt and Charles Fox; folding chart on the expenditure of monarchs; 5 further folding charts on economic matters. Pagination: 1-494, 1-48, 495-502, [ii].
    Vol 4. Folding plate of boxers in Odiham, 2 folding charts on imports and exports per country, 2 other folding charts. Pagination: 1-374, 1-22, 385-486, 375-384, [ii] pp (complete)
    210 by 130mm (8¼ by 5 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 4475806

    . 8 l'an (8e année révolutionnaire) 1800. Première édition, où l'auteur est anonyme, mais la préface est signée Baert. 4 vol. in-8vo, demi-veau de l'époque, couvertures de papier moucheté, coins heurtés, titres et décorations dorés fortement frottés. Complet de 4 cartes dépliantes (Angleterre, Ecosse, Irlande, Inde) et d'un plan dépliant de Gibraltar par J.-D. Barbier de Bocage. Barbier de Bocage, 3 vues incluant Fingal's Cave sur l'île inhabitée de Staffa, la Chaussée des Géants située dans le Comté d'Antrim sur la côte nord de l'Irlande du Nord et Gibraltar, les 2 portraits engr. par A.J. Hulk de William Pitt (d'après William Owen) et Charles Fox (d'après K.A. Heckel), une planche dépliante "Combat de boxers à Odiham" et 14 tableaux dépliants. Les informations et les tableaux montrent les préoccupations de la Commune de Paris - combien la monarchie coûte à l'Angleterre, le nombre de prisonniers, etc. Le texte est entièrement en français.
    Vo1 1. Grotte de Fingal ; Chaussée des Géants ; Vue de Gibraltar ; Carte d'Angleterre, avec vignette de Stonehenge. Petite tache sur le bord supérieur ; Carte de l'Ecosse et des îles, avec deux vignettes de Croagh Patrick (qui se trouve en Irlande !); Carte de l'Irlande avec plan vignette des lacs de Killarney, et de la tour St Kevin de Glendalough ; plan dépliant de Gibraltar ; tableau dépliant des importations et exportations ; Un supplément (notes). Le supplément a sa propre pagination mais aussi quelques numéros de page répétés, de sorte que si le texte est continu sur 15 pages, la numérotation ne l'est pas. Après le supplément, la numérotation générale continue). La page 297/8 présente une déchirure/perte au coin de 8 cm x 3 cm - n'affectant pas le texte. Sinon, les pages sont en excellent état. Pagination : [vi], 1-449, Supplément 1-10, 7-11, 450-460.
    Vol. 2. 2 tableaux dépliants sur le commerce de l'Inde ; tableau dépliant sur les prisonniers à Londres ; carte de l'Inde. Exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Pagination : 1-520, 1-12, 521-532, [ii].
    Vol. 3. Portraits de William Pitt et Charles Fox ; tableau dépliant sur les dépenses des monarques ; 5 autres tableaux dépliants sur des sujets économiques. Pagination : 1-494, 1-48, 495-502, [ii].
    Vol. 4. Plaque dépliante de boxeurs à Odiham, 2 tableaux dépliants sur les importations et exportations par pays, 2 autres tableaux dépliants. Pagination : 1-374, 1-22, 385-486, 375-384, [ii] pp (complet).
    210 par 130mm (8¼ par 5 pouces). Conforme à OCLC : 4475806

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  • A rare map of France.
    Tableau des Villes de France ou les Plans des Principalles Villes du Royaume sont exprimés, by DU CHEMIN, Noël-Laurent.
    DU CHEMIN, Noël-Laurent.
    Tableau des Villes de France ou les Plans des Principalles Villes du Royaume sont exprimés,

    Paris: L'Auteur, 1777. First edition. A very nice example of this tableau of france. It was originally published in two parts with the intention of giving a comparative size of towns compared to Paris. We offer the general map (there was also a city plan sheet). Backed onto deep blue linen, and held in a card slipcase with manuscript title. Engraved by P. Croisey. The map is set within an ornamental frame. The title appears at the top left in an ornamental cartouche bearing the King's coat of arms, decorated with a symbolic composition representing military power and trade. At the bottom left: Observations. Overall the map is in excellent condition, with 24 panels laid down onto linen. Two…

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    Paris: L'Auteur, 1777. First edition. A very nice example of this tableau of france. It was originally published in two parts with the intention of giving a comparative size of towns compared to Paris. We offer the general map (there was also a city plan sheet). Backed onto deep blue linen, and held in a card slipcase with manuscript title. Engraved by P. Croisey. The map is set within an ornamental frame. The title appears at the top left in an ornamental cartouche bearing the King's coat of arms, decorated with a symbolic composition representing military power and trade. At the bottom left: Observations. Overall the map is in excellent condition, with 24 panels laid down onto linen. Two of the panels have pale blue staining from the backing linen. (this is lighter than the photographs would suggest, and is to the left of the panel / observations, so not over the map proper). Otherwise in clean, tidy original condition. The marbled paper over card slipcase is a little rubbed and cracked to the edges. Overall a very nice example of a rare map. 970 by 950mm (38¼ by 37½ inches). We can find no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing, and the only library holding is the BnF. FRBNF406140600000000. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 494749651. (This for both sheets). Duchemin (1730–1811) was not a professional cartographer by trade but an engineer of the Ponts et Chaussées. He became ingénieur en chef in 1777, and later rose to Inspector General before retiring in 1802.

    . Première édition. Un très bel exemplaire de ce tableau de la France. Il a été initialement publié en deux parties dans le but de donner une idée comparative de la taille des villes par rapport à Paris. Nous proposons ici la carte générale (il existait également une feuille représentant le plan de la ville). Montée sur du lin bleu foncé, elle est conservée dans un étui en carton portant un titre manuscrit. Gravée par P. Croisey. La carte est enchâssée dans un cadre ornemental. Le titre figure en haut à gauche, dans un cartouche ornemental arborant les armoiries du roi, décoré d'une composition symbolique représentant la puissance militaire et le commerce. En bas à gauche : « Observations ». Dans l'ensemble, la carte est en excellent état, avec 24 panneaux montés sur toile. Deux des panneaux présentent des taches bleu pâle provenant de la toile de support. (Celles-ci sont plus claires que ne le laissent supposer les photographies, et se trouvent à gauche du panneau / des « Observations », donc pas sur la carte proprement dite). Pour le reste, elle est dans son état d'origine, propre et soigné. Le papier marbré recouvrant l'étui en carton est un peu frotté et fissuré sur les bords. Dans l'ensemble, un très bel exemplaire d'une carte rare. 970 × 950 mm (38¼ × 37½ pouces). Nous n'avons trouvé aucun exemplaire en vente au moment du catalogage, et le seul exemplaire conservé en bibliothèque se trouve à la BnF. FRBNF406140600000000. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 494749651. (Ce numéro correspond aux deux feuilles). Duchemin (1730–1811) n'était pas cartographe de métier, mais ingénieur des Ponts et Chaussées. Il devint ingénieur en chef en 1777, puis fut promu inspecteur général avant de prendre sa retraite en 1802.

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  • Beautiful hand coloured copy of the first commercial map of the Battle of Waterloo
    The Battle of Waterloo. by TYLER, Lieut. 2nd. G.B.
    TYLER, Lieut. 2nd. G.B.
    The Battle of Waterloo. Taken on the spot after Action of the 18th June 1815. Presented & Dedicated with permission to HRH the Duke of York

    London: R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 1815. First edition. A beautiful copy of this battle chart / map of the Battle of Waterloo. Created by Lt Tyler, and published on August 1st 1815, only 43 days after the battle itself. For the British public, this was the first chance they had to see the scene of the famous victory. In excellent condition, with barely any edgewear. A touch of darkening only, but the hand coloured illustration is still clean and bright. The only example currently available (at the time of cataloguing), and one of the finest examples still in existence. It depicts the area of Belgium from Brussels south to the Sambre River, and shows the French, Prussian and…

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    London: R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 1815. First edition. A beautiful copy of this battle chart / map of the Battle of Waterloo. Created by Lt Tyler, and published on August 1st 1815, only 43 days after the battle itself. For the British public, this was the first chance they had to see the scene of the famous victory. In excellent condition, with barely any edgewear. A touch of darkening only, but the hand coloured illustration is still clean and bright. The only example currently available (at the time of cataloguing), and one of the finest examples still in existence. It depicts the area of Belgium from Brussels south to the Sambre River, and shows the French, Prussian and Anglo-Allied armies that fought in this area on the 15th–18th June 1815. Veterans of Napoleon's European campaigns flocked to his banner after his escape from Elba in early 1815. By contrast, many of Wellington's most experienced soldiers were on the other side of the Atlantic. The armies met at Waterloo, 'a near run thing'. This rare broadsheet map was made by an officer who was probably not actually on the field with the army, as he was with the 2nd Garrison Battalion, which was posted in England, and rushed into print soon afterwards. The news sheet map was the 19th century equivalent of a television news bulletin 470 by 295mm (18½ by 11½ inches). Blank to verso.

    . Première édition. Un magnifique exemplaire de cette carte de la bataille de Waterloo. Réalisée par le lieutenant Tyler et publiée le 1er août 1815, soit seulement 43 jours après la bataille. Pour le public britannique, ce fut la première occasion de découvrir le théâtre de cette célèbre victoire. En excellent état, avec des bords à peine usés. On note seulement un léger assombrissement, mais l'illustration coloriée à la main reste nette et lumineuse. Il s'agit du seul exemplaire actuellement disponible (au moment du catalogage) et l'un des plus beaux exemplaires encore existants. Elle représente la région de Belgique s'étendant de Bruxelles vers le sud jusqu'à la Sambre, et montre les armées française, prussienne et anglo-alliée qui se sont affrontées dans cette zone du 15 au 18 juin 1815. Les vétérans des campagnes européennes de Napoléon se sont ralliés à sa bannière après son évasion d'Elbe au début de l'année 1815. En revanche, bon nombre des soldats les plus expérimentés de Wellington se trouvaient de l'autre côté de l'Atlantique. Les armées se sont affrontées à Waterloo, dans une bataille qui a failli basculer d'un côté comme de l'autre. Cette rare carte grand format a été réalisée par un officier qui n'était probablement pas sur le terrain avec l'armée, puisqu'il faisait partie du 2e bataillon de garnison, stationné en Angleterre, et a été imprimée à la hâte peu après. La carte-journal était l'équivalent au XIXe siècle d'un bulletin d'information télévisé. 470 x 295 mm (18½ x 11½ pouces). Verso vierge.

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  • The Camera Series. Album of Views of Brighton. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Camera Series. Album of Views of Brighton.

    Liverpool: Brown & Rawcliffe, 1898. Red hardback boards, with gilt cover title. One continuous leaf of plates: b/w illustrations; folded concertina style. Many familiar Circa 1898. No date, but includes mention of the Old Chain Pier having been destroyed by fire in 1896. Boards a little darkened and back board has a bend / break in it. See photos. Contents clean but delicate on some folds. Loosely inserted contemporary advertisement. 220 x 305 mm (8¾ x 12 inches).

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  • The Foreign Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson: by DOYLE, Richard
    DOYLE, Richard
    The Foreign Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson: Being the History of What They Saw and Did In Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.

    London: Bradbury and Evans, 1854. First edition. Bound in dark navy cloth with gilt pictorial and title to front board, blind rule to both boards. Designed and fully illustrated in 80 leaves of amusing b/w cartoons depicting caricatures, with captions, on a mid-19th Century Grand Tour of the Continent. Doyle's work frequently appeared, amongst other places, in Punch magazine. Neat repair to spine. Boards lightly bumped at corners. Back board at page edge has wear. New endpapers. One or two spots and some small repairs to edges of preliminary pages. A good copy. 310 x 240 mm (12¼ x 9½ inches). Reliure en tissu marine foncé avec titre et pictogramme dorés sur le premier plat, règle aveugle sur les…

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    London: Bradbury and Evans, 1854. First edition. Bound in dark navy cloth with gilt pictorial and title to front board, blind rule to both boards. Designed and fully illustrated in 80 leaves of amusing b/w cartoons depicting caricatures, with captions, on a mid-19th Century Grand Tour of the Continent. Doyle's work frequently appeared, amongst other places, in Punch magazine. Neat repair to spine. Boards lightly bumped at corners. Back board at page edge has wear. New endpapers. One or two spots and some small repairs to edges of preliminary pages. A good copy. 310 x 240 mm (12¼ x 9½ inches). Reliure en tissu marine foncé avec titre et pictogramme dorés sur le premier plat, règle aveugle sur les deux plats. Conçu et entièrement illustré en 80 feuilles de dessins amusants en noir et blanc représentant des caricatures, avec des légendes, lors d'un grand voyage sur le continent au milieu du XIXe siècle. Le travail de Doyle a souvent été publié, entre autres, dans le magazine Punch. Réparation soignée au dos. Les planches sont légèrement bosselées aux coins. Le dos de la planche au niveau du bord de la page est usé. Nouvelles pages de garde. Une ou deux taches et quelques petites réparations sur les bords des pages préliminaires. Un bon exemplaire. 310 x 240 mm

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  • The Foreigner's Guide: Or, a necessary and instructive Companion. Both for the Foreigner and Native, in their Tour through the Cities of London and Westminster. by POTE, Joseph
    POTE, Joseph
    The Foreigner's Guide: Or, a necessary and instructive Companion. Both for the Foreigner and Native, in their Tour through the Cities of London and Westminster. Le Guide des Étrangers: ou le Compagnon. Néccessaire & instructif à L'Étranger & au Naturel du Pays, En faisant le Tour des Villes des Londres, et de Westminster.

    London: Printed and sold by H. Kent... T. Hope... J. Joliffe and T. Pote, 1763. Scarce. States: Fourth edition, revised and improved with many necessary additions to the present year. Full leather hardback. Raised bands to spine. Parallel text in English and French. Front board a little loose at base but still holding firm. Leather shows signs of handling. Internally, the pages are age toned, but clean. One gather feels a little loose at the base - presumably due to front board being slightly loose. Overall a good and rare item. vii, table, 227, [1] pages. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches).

    Pote was an Eton school housemaster and bookseller. "Jos[eph] Pote of Eton, a man of…

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    London: Printed and sold by H. Kent... T. Hope... J. Joliffe and T. Pote, 1763. Scarce. States: Fourth edition, revised and improved with many necessary additions to the present year. Full leather hardback. Raised bands to spine. Parallel text in English and French. Front board a little loose at base but still holding firm. Leather shows signs of handling. Internally, the pages are age toned, but clean. One gather feels a little loose at the base - presumably due to front board being slightly loose. Overall a good and rare item. vii, table, 227, [1] pages. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches).

    Pote was an Eton school housemaster and bookseller. "Jos[eph] Pote of Eton, a man of great renown, / Buys a book for sixpence, and sells it for a crown" (from ODNB).

    . Rare. États : Quatrième édition, révisée et améliorée avec de nombreux ajouts nécessaires pour l'année en cours. Reliure cartonnée en plein cuir. Dos à nerfs. Texte parallèle en anglais et en français. La première planche s'est un peu détachée à la base mais reste ferme. Le cuir présente des signes de manipulation. A l'intérieur, les pages sont vieillies, mais propres. L'une des assemblées est un peu lâche à la base - sans doute parce que la première de couverture s'est légèrement détachée. Dans l'ensemble, un bon ouvrage rare. vii, table, 227, [1] pages. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches).

    Pote était maître d'école à Eton et libraire. "Jos[eph] Pote of Eton, a man of great renown, / Buys a book for sixpence, and sells it for a crown" (extrait de ODNB).

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  • large double page original albumen photograph
    The harbour of Genoa / Genova by LUPI, Emanuele.
    LUPI, Emanuele.
    The harbour of Genoa / Genova

    Emanuele Lupi, C1875. First edition. An original photograph of Genoa, Italy, showing Porto Antico and the harbour with La Lanterna area in the distance, taken from an elevated west-side vantage. Circa 1875. A double sheet photograph, that has a crease to the centre where folded. A little darkening and creasing to the edges and slight fading to the left side. Studio stamp of emanuele Lupi to the verso. 21.5cm x 49cm.

    . Photographie originale de Gênes, Italie, montrant Porto Antico et le port avec le quartier de La Lanterna au loin, prise d'un point de vue élevé du côté ouest. Vers 1875. Photographie en double feuille, avec un pli au centre à l'endroit où elle a été pliée. Les…

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    Emanuele Lupi, C1875. First edition. An original photograph of Genoa, Italy, showing Porto Antico and the harbour with La Lanterna area in the distance, taken from an elevated west-side vantage. Circa 1875. A double sheet photograph, that has a crease to the centre where folded. A little darkening and creasing to the edges and slight fading to the left side. Studio stamp of emanuele Lupi to the verso. 21.5cm x 49cm.

    . Photographie originale de Gênes, Italie, montrant Porto Antico et le port avec le quartier de La Lanterna au loin, prise d'un point de vue élevé du côté ouest. Vers 1875. Photographie en double feuille, avec un pli au centre à l'endroit où elle a été pliée. Les bords sont légèrement assombris et froissés et le côté gauche est légèrement décoloré. Cachet du studio d'emanuele Lupi au verso. 21,5 cm x 49 cm.

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  • The History of the City and State of Geneva, From Its First Foundation to This Present Time. Faithfully Collected From Several Manuscripts of Jacobus Gothofredus, Monsieur Chorier, and Others. by SPON, Isaac
    SPON, Isaac
    The History of the City and State of Geneva, From Its First Foundation to This Present Time. Faithfully Collected From Several Manuscripts of Jacobus Gothofredus, Monsieur Chorier, and Others.

    London: Bernard White, 1687. A lovely copy of this first edition. Original boards with restored spine (sympathetically re-backed with original label). Complete with 5 engraved illustrations - frontis, folding map, plan, plate and engraved plate in text. small ink annotations to end papers. A touch of darkening to the edges, and a touch of very light foxing but overall in excellent condition. (vi); 250; (vi) pp. 330 by 200mm (13 by 7¾ inches). See Wing S5017

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  • Nice hand coloured map of "The Islands"
    The Islands - Anglesey, Wight Vectis Olim, Garnesay & Iarsay. by MERCATOR, Gerard
    MERCATOR, Gerard
    The Islands - Anglesey, Wight Vectis Olim, Garnesay & Iarsay.

    Amsterdam: Hondius, Jodocus, 1610. A hand coloured composite map of Anglesey, the Isle of Wight, and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. Circa 1610. Latin text to the verso "Anglia". This is from the Hondius printing. Double glazed and framed in a black and gilt frame. The two pages of Latin text are visible through the rear glazed panel. Very nice condition. There is a touch of darkening to the page, but very light. The crease to the centre of the page has been reinforced to the verso. The text pages are also clean and tidy. Signed in the plate ' Per Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio ' prior to his death in 1594. Hondius took over the plates…

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    Amsterdam: Hondius, Jodocus, 1610. A hand coloured composite map of Anglesey, the Isle of Wight, and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. Circa 1610. Latin text to the verso "Anglia". This is from the Hondius printing. Double glazed and framed in a black and gilt frame. The two pages of Latin text are visible through the rear glazed panel. Very nice condition. There is a touch of darkening to the page, but very light. The crease to the centre of the page has been reinforced to the verso. The text pages are also clean and tidy. Signed in the plate ' Per Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio ' prior to his death in 1594. Hondius took over the plates from Mercator's grandson, and re-published his Atlas. 320 x 420 mm (12½ by 16½ inches).
    Gerard Mercator was one of the greatest map makers ever known. He started his career as a professional instrument maker after finishing a masters degree at Louvain University and studying advanced mathematics. By the 1560's he was developing a new form of navigational projection. Rumold Mercator was his son.

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  • The World in Miniature; England, Scotland, and Ireland; by PYNE, W. H.
    PYNE, W. H.
    The World in Miniature; England, Scotland, and Ireland; Containing a description of the character, manners, customs, dress, diversions and other peculiarities of the inhabitants of Great Britain. In Four Volumes.

    London: R. Ackermann, 1827. Four volumes. Hardback. Original blue paper covered boards (interim bindings), with yellow paper labels to spines. Boards a little stained and rubbed. Complete with all 81 colour engraved costume plates. Although the title pages state 84 plates, in fact the Errata and plate index show that the Chelsea Pensioner and the Greenwich Pensioner are on a single plate, elsewhere the Fisherwoman and the Dustman are on the same plate, and the plate of the Dr of Music is listed twice. So in fact there are 81 plates and the work is complete. Some light foxing to the margins. A little splitting to the binding of Volume 2. Overall a very nice copy.
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    London: R. Ackermann, 1827. Four volumes. Hardback. Original blue paper covered boards (interim bindings), with yellow paper labels to spines. Boards a little stained and rubbed. Complete with all 81 colour engraved costume plates. Although the title pages state 84 plates, in fact the Errata and plate index show that the Chelsea Pensioner and the Greenwich Pensioner are on a single plate, elsewhere the Fisherwoman and the Dustman are on the same plate, and the plate of the Dr of Music is listed twice. So in fact there are 81 plates and the work is complete. Some light foxing to the margins. A little splitting to the binding of Volume 2. Overall a very nice copy.
    Ref: Tooley 515; Colas 2736; Hiler 797; Abbey Travel 6.
    viii, 288; 288; 288; 252 pp. 160 x 100 mm (6¼ x 4 inches).

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  • Tombeaux Basques by LETRÔNE, Ludovic.
    LETRÔNE, Ludovic.
    Tombeaux Basques

    S.P: S.P, C1880. First edition. An attractive engraving by L. Letrône showing ancient Basque tombstones. The engraving is a clear impression, with the title hand written below by the artist. Engraving is 9cm x 12cm on a sheet 20cm x 27.5cm. To the bottom of the sheet is written in in "To my dear cousin P. Monard... L Letrône." The page has moderate foxing. This sheet has been stuck to a backing sheet. Ludovic Letrône (1832-1889) was a French painter and draftsman. He is known for his landscape paintings, such as "Bords de la Nive (Basses-Pyrénées)" from 1874, and for his drawings and engravings, often related to architecture and sculpture. Letrône contributed illustrations to several publications, including works on…

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    S.P: S.P, C1880. First edition. An attractive engraving by L. Letrône showing ancient Basque tombstones. The engraving is a clear impression, with the title hand written below by the artist. Engraving is 9cm x 12cm on a sheet 20cm x 27.5cm. To the bottom of the sheet is written in in "To my dear cousin P. Monard... L Letrône." The page has moderate foxing. This sheet has been stuck to a backing sheet. Ludovic Letrône (1832-1889) was a French painter and draftsman. He is known for his landscape paintings, such as "Bords de la Nive (Basses-Pyrénées)" from 1874, and for his drawings and engravings, often related to architecture and sculpture. Letrône contributed illustrations to several publications, including works on the architecture and sculpture of the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Louvre, and he also produced drawings for books on art history and museum collections.

    . Première édition. Une jolie gravure de L. Letrône montrant d'anciennes pierres tombales basques. La gravure est une impression claire, avec le titre écrit à la main en dessous par l'artiste. La gravure mesure 9 cm x 12 cm sur une feuille de 20 cm x 27,5 cm. Au bas de la feuille est écrit "A mon cher cousin P. Monard... L Letrône." La page présente des rousseurs modérées. Ce feuillet a été collé sur une feuille de support. Ludovic Letrône (1832-1889) était un peintre et dessinateur français. Il est connu pour ses peintures de paysages, comme "Bords de la Nive (Basses-Pyrénées)" de 1874, et pour ses dessins et gravures, souvent liés à l'architecture et à la sculpture. Letrône a illustré plusieurs publications, notamment des ouvrages sur l'architecture et la sculpture de l'hôtel Carnavalet et du Louvre, et a également réalisé des dessins pour des livres sur l'histoire de l'art et les collections de musées.

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  • Scarce illustrated guide to the city of Tours
    Tours, ses monuments, son industrie, ses grands hommes. by GIRAUDET, Alexandre.
    GIRAUDET, Alexandre.
    Tours, ses monuments, son industrie, ses grands hommes. Guide de l'étranger dans cette ville et ses environs

    Tours: Chez O. Lecesne, 1844. First edition. A very nice copy of this illustrated guide. Original green paper covers, with black text. There has been some reinforcement to the spine and there is a shelf label*, but otherwise with only slight darkening. There is a frontis engraving to the two towers of the Cathedral, which is still a major landmark today. Two further engravings and a folding map. The engravings are in very good condition. The text pages are somewhat foxed, but still legible. Overall a decent copy. 18cm x 11.5cm. 330 pages illustrations, folded map. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 30929885. * label for the bibliothèque du fonds Bergevin to the top of the front cover. Taking its…

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    Tours: Chez O. Lecesne, 1844. First edition. A very nice copy of this illustrated guide. Original green paper covers, with black text. There has been some reinforcement to the spine and there is a shelf label*, but otherwise with only slight darkening. There is a frontis engraving to the two towers of the Cathedral, which is still a major landmark today. Two further engravings and a folding map. The engravings are in very good condition. The text pages are somewhat foxed, but still legible. Overall a decent copy. 18cm x 11.5cm. 330 pages illustrations, folded map. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 30929885. * label for the bibliothèque du fonds Bergevin to the top of the front cover. Taking its name from the two leading figures of the Bergevin family, Louis-Athanase Bergevin (1753-1832) and his son Louis-Catherine (1798-1876), were magistrates from Blois and major landowners in Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt. The collection was dispersed at auction in Véndome in 2022.

    . Première édition. Très bel exemplaire de ce guide illustré. Couverture originale en papier vert, avec texte en noir. Le dos a été légèrement renforcé et il y a une étiquette d'étagère, mais à part cela, le livre ne présente qu'un léger noircissement. Il y a une gravure en frontispice représentant les deux tours de la cathédrale, qui est encore aujourd'hui un monument important. Deux autres gravures et une carte dépliante. Les gravures sont en très bon état. Les pages de texte sont quelque peu rouillées, mais restent lisibles. Dans l'ensemble, un exemplaire correct. 18 cm x 11,5 cm. 330 pages d'illustrations, carte dépliante. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 30929885.

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  • Tugboats by PERRAUDIN, Paul.
    PERRAUDIN, Paul.
    Tugboats Sans titre [Bateaux à vapeur dans le port]

    S.P: S.P, C1958. First edition. Attractive lithograph #14/99 signed in pencil to the bottom right. The lithograph shows steam boats in a harbour. It bears a close similarity to work that Perraudin painted of La Seine, port d'Issy. In very good, clean condition, with just a touch of darkening to the left edge. Image is 30cm x 40cm. The sheet is 50cm x 65cm. On heavy laid Arches paper. Perraudin, Paul (1907–1993) — Born at Moret-sur-Loing, Perraudin studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs, later joining its teaching staff in 1942 as professor. From 1959 he devoted himself chiefly to marine painting, travelling widely, exhibiting frequently, and illustrating a number of fine press editions, for which he received numerous…

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    S.P: S.P, C1958. First edition. Attractive lithograph #14/99 signed in pencil to the bottom right. The lithograph shows steam boats in a harbour. It bears a close similarity to work that Perraudin painted of La Seine, port d'Issy. In very good, clean condition, with just a touch of darkening to the left edge. Image is 30cm x 40cm. The sheet is 50cm x 65cm. On heavy laid Arches paper. Perraudin, Paul (1907–1993) — Born at Moret-sur-Loing, Perraudin studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs, later joining its teaching staff in 1942 as professor. From 1959 he devoted himself chiefly to marine painting, travelling widely, exhibiting frequently, and illustrating a number of fine press editions, for which he received numerous distinctions. He died at Marseille in 1993, following a final exhibition.

    . Première édition. Jolie lithographie n° 14/99 signée au crayon en bas à droite. La lithographie représente des bateaux à vapeur dans un port. Elle présente une grande similitude avec l'œuvre que Perraudin a peinte de La Seine, port d'Issy. En très bon état, propre, avec juste une légère trace de noircissement sur le bord gauche. L'image mesure 30 cm x 40 cm. La feuille mesure 50 cm x 65 cm. Sur papier Arches épais. Perraudin, Paul (1907-1993) — Né à Moret-sur-Loing, Perraudin a étudié à l'École des Arts Décoratifs, avant de rejoindre son corps enseignant en 1942 en tant que professeur. À partir de 1959, il se consacre principalement à la peinture marine, voyage beaucoup, expose fréquemment et illustre plusieurs éditions de presse de qualité, pour lesquelles il reçoit de nombreuses distinctions. Il meurt à Marseille en 1993, après une dernière exposition.

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