82 - DESCAMPS, Jean-Baptiste. A Picturesque Journey Through Flanders and Brabant, with Reflections on the Arts and Several Engravings. Paris: Desaint, Saillant, 1769. In-8. 5 separate engravings, 1 fold-out map. Modern imitation full calf binding, decorated ribbed spine, coat of arms of the House of France on the upper cover, slipcase. Untrimmed copy with wide margins. Ex libris.

DESCAMPS, Jean-Baptiste. A Picturesque Journey Through Flanders and Brabant, with Reflections on the Arts and Several Engravings. Paris: Desaint, Saillant, 1769. In-8. 5 separate engravings, 1 fold-out map. Modern imitation full calf binding, decorated ribbed spine, coat of arms of the House of France on the upper cover, slipcase. Untrimmed copy with wide margins. Ex libris. First edition. Jean-Baptiste Descamps, painter, born in Dunkirk in 1806, died in Rouen in 1791. The Dunkirk Museum holds several of his works. In his travelogue, Descamps describes the major works he encountered. EXPERT: Mr. GIARD