175 - Jean-Baptiste-Balthasar SAUVAN. Picturesque Tour of the Seine, From Paris to the Sea: With Historical and Descriptive Details. London, Ackermann, 1821. Quarto, red morocco, covers and spine with five raised bands decorated with gold motifs and fleurs-de-lis (modern pastiche binding).

Jean-Baptiste-Balthasar SAUVAN. Picturesque Tour of the Seine, From Paris to the Sea: With Historical and Descriptive Details. London, Ackermann, 1821. Quarto, red morocco, covers and spine with five raised bands decorated with gold motifs and fleurs-de-lis (modern pastiche binding). Brunet, V-151 A beautiful volume describing the banks of the Seine from Paris to Le Havre. It is illustrated with very fine color steel engravings based on drawings by A. Pugin and J. Gendall, including the frontispiece, the title vignette, 22 separate plates, and a tailpiece. Brunet notes that these views of the banks of the Seine are of mediocre quality. For our part, we believe exactly the opposite and find them to be beautifully and delicately executed. The book also contains a map. A fine copy despite the slightly yellowed plates.