A. Hugo - France pittoresque ou description pittoresque, topographique et statistique des départements et - 1835

First edition of France Pittoresque or picturesque, topographical and statistical description of the departments and colonies of France, a work by Abel Hugo, the younger brother of Victor Hugo.
Complete work of 3 volumes of 320 pages each, total 960, in addition to unnumbered preliminary pages.
Important repertory dedicated to the French departments and colonies, illustrated with about 470 engravings and 4 folded plates.
The 4 plates depict:
- physical map of France
- map of France devoted to geology, climate, agriculture and productions
- general map of France with Corsica
- map of Paris all drawn by Monin
Bindings in half-leather with boards covered in decorative paper.
The pages and bindings show signs of wear, stains and abrasions; overall the condition is good given the age of the books.