MONIN (V.). A Small National Atlas of the Departments of Fra - Lot 94

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MONIN (V.). A Small National Atlas of the Departments of Fra - Lot 94
MONIN (V.). A Small National Atlas of the Departments of France and Its Colonies, 100 maps adorned with views of the most remarkable monuments, compiled by V. Monin, engraved on steel by Alès. Paris, Blaisot, March 1833, large oblong 8vo, title page and 96 maps in black, engraved on steel (approx. 24 x 19 cm. to the line). Bound in contemporary fawn half-basane, with a cover vignette mounted on the spine. - Maps of Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are missing; one view of Paris and a map of the Bois de Boulogne (not listed in the index) have been added; the map of the Aube department is loose, with cracked margins; binding shows signs of wear; slight foxing on the edges of the maps. Although the title indicates 100 maps, the list counts 96, including the assembly chart and the large supplementary map (58 x 65 cm, with raised contours and a strip showing elevation profiles).
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