1 / 3

Description

Vaugondy, R.De.G.

Atlas universel- Paris 1757(- 1758). 53x 39 cm). With engraved title. Title and 109 (108 border col., 1 old col.) double-page copper maps, 3 of which folded in. 1 leaf, 34 pp. Marbled cloth with ribbed boards, spine and spine edge gilt (somewhat rubbed, corners bumped, front hinge broken). Shirley, T.ROBV-1d; Phillips 4292; cf. Pedley, p. 227 - Early edition, maps according to Pedley mostly in first state. Scale bars partly still without border or only framed with a simple border line. All 5 postal route maps are already present, but not yet included in the map index. Contains world map, 5 continent maps (America in 2 sheets), Old World (12; incl. 1 further world map) as well as country and area maps from Europe (77), Asia (7), Africa (1) and America (5) with dates from 1749-1757, only the postcard of France is dated 1758. In addition to the 108 Robert maps, there is an unattributed old col. Map of the Near East by T. C. Lotter bound in. Maps titled on verso. - Partly slightly browned or somewhat stained, here and there slight creases (only the last map of South America more creased), individual small marginal or bump holes partly repaired, a few maps with water stains on the sides. Empty fold at beginning with hs. Ownership note by Adrien. D'Andelot, Vicomte Delooz, Baron de Saphre, dated 1760 - Early edition with 108 engr. double-page (3 folding) maps in outline coloring. Scales still without border or only with simple border line. All 5 maps of postal routes are present, but not yet included in the index; and with 1 additional map by Lotter in contemp. coloring. - Some browning, some staining in places, occasionally slight crease folds (heavier to final map), a few small tears to margins or centerfolds partly rep., marginal dampstains to a few maps only. With ms. ownership inscription. Bound in contemporary marbled calf spine gilt, somewhat rubbed, corners worn, crack to upper joint.

Automatically translated by DeepL. The original version is the only legally valid version.
To see the original version, click here.

1952 
Go to lot
<
>

Vaugondy, R.de.G.

Estimate 7 500 - 11 000 EUR
Starting price 7 500 EUR

* Not including buyer’s premium.
Please read the conditions of sale for more information.

Sale fees: 27 %
Leave bid
Register

For sale on Thursday 04 Jul : 10:00 (CEST)
pforzheim, Germany
Kiefer
+49723192320
Browse the catalogue Sales terms Sale info

Delivery to
Change delivery address
Delivery is not mandatory.
You may use the carrier of your choice.
The indicated price does not include the price of the lot or the auction house's fees.