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[MANUSCRIPT] [“Prepared by” Mr. Racinet, surveyor] 1-Land register of the Hénonville estate, located in the districts of Beauvais and Pontoise, in the departments of Oise and Seine-et-Oise, belonging to Léopold Roslin, Baron d’Ivry/ First boundary survey report covering the lands, meadows, and woods of the Hénonville farm. A folio-sized manuscript dated 1852 to 1854, carefully handwritten, comprising 183 pages (divided into 30 sections) and extensively illustrated as follows: “Assembly chart indicating, in their topographical positions, all the parcels of land, meadows, and woods comprising the Hénonville farm,” followed by “Plan of the parcels” (2 double-page plans; Parts 1 and 2), Article 1, Plan of the parcels (Article 2), Map of the parcel (Article 3), Map of the parcels (Article 4) on a double-page spread, Map of the parcels (Article 5) on a double-page spread, Maps of the parcels (Article 6), Map of the parcels (Article 7), Map of the parcels (Article 8), Room Plan (Article 9), Room Plan (Article 10), Room Plan (Article 11), Room Plan (Article 12), Room Plan (Article 13), Room Plan (Article 14), Plan of the rooms (Article 15), Plan of the rooms (Article 16) on a double-page spread, Plan of the rooms (Article 17), Plan of the rooms (Article 18) on a double-page spread, Plan of the rooms (Article 19), Plan of the rooms (Article 20), Map of the Rooms (Articles 21), Map of the Room (Article 22), Map of the Room (Article 23), (Berville Territory) Maps of the Rooms (Article 24), (Neuville-Bosc Territory) Room plan (Article 25), Room plans (Article 26), (Villeneuve-Le-Roi Territory) Room plan (Article 27) on a double-page spread, Plan of the rooms (Article 28), (Ivry-le-Temple territory) Plan of the room (Article 29), (Hénonville Park) Plan of the park on a double-page spread (Article 30) Each map (the main ones signed by the surveyor, and sometimes by the Baron d’Ivry, ranging from a two-page insert to a small illustration within the text) is meticulously drawn, numbered, and highlighted in color (see, among others, the map of Hénonville Park), each article is signed by the tenants of the parcels described. The manuscript concludes with a “Summary Overview” accompanied by numerous tables, followed by a simple “recap,” and finally by a “Declaration of Approval by the owners who cannot sign.” Period binding in brown Russian leather (with gilt title on the front cover, decorated faux-ribbed spine, and gilt edges). While the body of the book is in excellent condition, the binding requires restoration: one cover is detached; part of the spine is missing. * 2-RACINET, Surveyor-Appraiser in Marines, Seine-et-Oise. Land register of the Hénonville estate belonging to Léopold Roslin, Baron d’Ivry / Second boundary survey report covering the lands of the Coudray farm and other lands, meadows, and woods located in the territories of Berville and Amblainville. A folio-sized manuscript dated 1861 (last page), carefully handwritten, consisting of 50 pages (divided into 12 sections) and extensively illustrated as follows: “Overview map showing the topographical locations of all parcels of land, meadows, and woods included in the following report.” Then “Territory of Berville”: Map of Parcels (Article 1), Map of Parcels (Article 2), Map of parcels (Article 3) across two pages, Map of parcels (Article 4), Map of parcels (Article 5), Map of parcels (Article 6) full page, Map of parcels (Article 7) full page, Map of parcels (Article 8) across two pages, Map of plots (Article 9), Map of plots (Article 10), Map of plots (Article 11), Map of plots (Article 12), followed by a “Summary” page and one page of “Recap.” Each map is meticulously drawn, numbered, and highlighted in color consistent with the style of the previous volume; each entry is signed by the farmers of the plots described. Period binding in olive half-maroquin with corner caps, green cloth covers with a large title label laminated to the front cover, ribbed spine adorned with a large title label in red maroquin. Binding shows scuffing (scratches), wear at the corners, and slight soiling along the lower margins (minor and, most importantly, causing no damage to either the text or the maps). Included with this exceptional set are 4 watercolors from the time of the Terrier’s construction (views of the park and a view of the château with its French gardens; lively scenes). The set is mounted under glass and framed, in perfect condition. Dimensions: