World Geography 1755 rare 2 vol pocket set Geographical dictionary leather books Lake Huron Illustrated throughout with 63 engraved

Illustrated throughout with 63 engraved (etchings) plates (with wide blank margins- large paper)

minor light surface age wear and toning as typical

Nice large cartouche adds a decorative feel

Inc for Hertz

Item is almost 90 old and shows some signs of handling and time

World Geography 1755 rare 2 vol pocket set Geographical dictionary leather books Lake Huron Illustrated throughout with 63 engravedRare mid 18th century French geographical work, beautifully bound in mottled calf bindings. Tablettes Geographiques, pour l'Intelligence des Historiens et des Poetes Latins. 1755, Paris, Augustin Martin Lottin. Full period French calf, smooth spines richly gilt decorated with floral devices and contrasting leather labels, covers mottled and outline ruled in gilt, turn ins gilt patterned, marbled end papers, all edges gilt. Fine typography, nice paper,