SILVESTRE (Israël).
Collection of a large number of views of the most beautiful cities, palaces, castles, pleasure houses of France, Italy, &c. Paris, Laurent Cars, 1750. 4 volumes in oblong folio, red morocco, triple gilt fillet, spine decorated, gilt edges (Binding of the period).
Brunet, V, 389.
Edition illustrated with very nice views drawn and engraved on copper by Israël Silvestre (1621-1691), concerning mainly Paris and its surroundings, but also Italy.
A rare copy in contemporary morocco, comprising a total of 323 plates including a view of the Basilica of Saint Sophia.
The digitized copy of the BnF contains about 400 plates.
Paper sometimes yellowed. Restoration to the corners and lower headpieces.
