BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas (1703-1772). Essai geographique sur les Isles Britanniques. Paris: Didot, 1757. First edition of this geographical work on the British Isles with a section devoted to coastal and port guidance, with fine provenance from the nautical maps and instruments merchant Jean Trabaud. 4to, (245 x 200mm). Engraved title-page, vignette to title, 5 maps, 2 of which folding, numerous engraved plans and views as headpieces and tailpieces drawn by Cruce, Choffard and Haussard (small wormhole to upper margin running from title-page onward, touching a few letters, occasional spotting and browning). Full calf binding, spine gilt, title gilt to spine, red edges (some wear). Provenance: ''Jean Trabaud Hydrographe a Marseille''. Contemporary engraved trade card illustrated with scientific instruments applied to the endpapers. (1)

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