Th. Salom

Th. Salom, M. van Goch - Contemporary history or present state of France. Containing a description of the state of the realm, its shores, harbors, rivers and mountains; a brief account of the history of France, from ancient times to the present. A description of the religion, the freedoms of the church (...). With maps and plates adorned. - Amsterdam, Isaak Tirion, 1761 - first and only edition - 2 volumes in 2 bindings - (4) + 670 pp + bookmark / - (10) + 642 pp + bookmark - original half-leather binding, spine with ribs and title shield - 21 x 14 cm Condition: excellent / beautiful - very neat original binding with very solid joints; tight, compact and sturdy block (as new!); very neat, very neat and white pages! (in two maps along a bound-in strip a small tear from opening, but outside the engraving, otherwise very clean and fresh paper (as new!). Entirely complete! Complete with all (large fold-out) plates, the 3 large fold-out maps of France, the 2 large fold-out maps of Paris and the fold-out print of the Palace of Versailles. And all other fold-out prints! Also the various fold-out prints with coins showing images of many fortified towns are wonderful to look at! All prints are sharp and dark impressions, very detailed copper engravings! Contains a wealth of information about France, Paris and among other things many castles, palaces, towns and villages. A precious and sought-after description of France. First and only edition. Block and paper as new! Entirely complete. Collectors-item!

Estimation:€500

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