[Travel - Navy]. YOUNG (Arthur). Travels in France during the years 1787-88-89 and 90... Translated from the English by F. (Soules). With notes and observations by M. Decasaux, and geographical maps. Paris, chez Buisson, 1793. 3 volumes in-12 of 468 ; [4]-498 ; [4]-416 pages, marbled calf, plates decorated with the gilded emblems of a Sans-culottes " dagger decorated on the handle with the letter P, surmounted by a phrygian cap ", decorated smooth spines (period binding). Journey undertaken more particularly to ascertain the state of agriculture, wealth, resources and prosperity of France after the Revolution. ORIGINAL French EDITION decorated with 2 folding maps (map of the author's route and map of the climate and navigation). Occasionally pronounced foxing, minor defects to spine. Good copy in revolutionary bindings. (Brunet V, 1510) Provenance: Library of Antoine Polier (1741-1795), French-Swiss engineer and orientalist, with his emblem on the boards and his stamp on the title pages (Antoine Polier, Year 2).