Drioux / Leroy - Atlas Universelle - 1878

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Illustrated edition atlas Universelle by Drioux and Leroy, published by Eugène Belin in Paris in 1878, containing 88 maps and plates, bound in demi leather, in good condition, size about 35 × 27 cm, in French.

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Universal and Classical Atlas of Geography
Ancient, Roman, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary
For use by public educational institutions.
By Messrs. Drioux and Ch. Leroy
New edition
Containing eighty-eight cards and cartons
Paris — Eugène Belin's Classic Bookshop
1878

A fine, authentic school atlas published by the famous publishing house Eugène Belin, a major reference in French cartography.

Complete copy, preserved in its original binding, with a very clean interior.
The work covers ancient and Roman geography of the modern and contemporary Middle Ages.

Total: 88 cards and cartons
Including 30 color cards in their original condition, very well preserved.
Large fold-out maps:
open format: about 50 × 34 cm
closed format: about 35 × 27 cm
Including one very large fold-out *
Fine lithographs, sharp outlines.
Fresh colors
Normal central folds, no visible tear.
Ideal for collectors, enthusiasts of antique cartography, or framing maps.

Original binding present and sturdy.
Clean interior, vivid colors; card in very good condition.
Light wear consistent with age, rounded edges.
Very nice cohesive set, good handling and easy opening of the book and the cards.

The package is shipped well-protected and secure.
Delivered against signature (Colissimo, Poste, etc)

Keywords
Ancient atlas, old maps, cartography, Belin, 19th century, geography, color maps, France, Europe, world, old book, collection

Universal and Classical Atlas of Geography
Ancient, Roman, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary
For use by public educational institutions.
By Messrs. Drioux and Ch. Leroy
New edition
Containing eighty-eight cards and cartons
Paris — Eugène Belin's Classic Bookshop
1878

A fine, authentic school atlas published by the famous publishing house Eugène Belin, a major reference in French cartography.

Complete copy, preserved in its original binding, with a very clean interior.
The work covers ancient and Roman geography of the modern and contemporary Middle Ages.

Total: 88 cards and cartons
Including 30 color cards in their original condition, very well preserved.
Large fold-out maps:
open format: about 50 × 34 cm
closed format: about 35 × 27 cm
Including one very large fold-out *
Fine lithographs, sharp outlines.
Fresh colors
Normal central folds, no visible tear.
Ideal for collectors, enthusiasts of antique cartography, or framing maps.

Original binding present and sturdy.
Clean interior, vivid colors; card in very good condition.
Light wear consistent with age, rounded edges.
Very nice cohesive set, good handling and easy opening of the book and the cards.

The package is shipped well-protected and secure.
Delivered against signature (Colissimo, Poste, etc)

Keywords
Ancient atlas, old maps, cartography, Belin, 19th century, geography, color maps, France, Europe, world, old book, collection

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Geography
Book Title
Atlas Universelle
Author/ Illustrator
Drioux / Leroy
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1878
Height
35 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
27 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Eugène Belin
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Extras
Fold out maps or plates
Number of pages
88
FranceVerified
72
Objects sold
100%
Private

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