Author: L'ABBE EXPILLY Title: Le Geographie Manuel
Description: Paris, Courturier and Onfroy. 1781. Book, Le Geographe Manuel by l'Abbe Expilly published by Couturier and Onfroy Paris 1781. Complete with 6 folding maps of the World Europe France Asia Africa and America. Bound in original mottled calf boards and spine with raised bands and gold blind-stamped title. Marbled endpapers. 484 pages. Text in French but with much geographical information which needs little translation including details of routes distances etc. plus other contemporary data on international exchange rates postal rates wine prices weights & measures and other vital information. Size 14 cm by 9 cm with maps folding out to 16 by 12 cm or larger. Maps and book in VG condition with a few minor stains but no foxing. Images available.
Keywords: Geography
Price: GBP 250.00 = appr. US$ 357.00 Seller: Arthur Hook
- Book number: 000291