France.- Merian (matthaeus) And Others. - Topographia - Jan 15, 2015 | Bloomsbury Auctions In Surrey
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France.- Merian (Matthaeus) and others. - Topographia
France.- Merian (Matthaeus) and others. - Topographia
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4 vol., engraved titles and 325 plates & maps, some folding or double-page, by Merian and others, some age-toning, gilt armorial bookplate on front pastedowns, contemporary mottled calf, expertly rebacked to style in uniform later calf with gilt compartments and raised bands, [cf. Brunet V, 1530], small folio, Amsterdam, Joost Broersz, Caspar Merian, 1660-63. A fine Dutch-language edition of Zeiler & Merian's Topographia Galliae originally published in Frankfurt between 1655 and 1661. One of the most comprehensive illustrated guides to 17th century France , t he work, containing over 300 finely engraved plates, illustrating and preserving many details of buildings, roadways, and cities that no longer exist or have been significantly altered. Provenance: Ralph Sneyd (binding, gilt oval armorial bookplate printed from the same block as the armorial on the covers).
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France.- Merian (Matthaeus) and others. - Topographia

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