J. D. Barbié du Bocage - Recueil de Cartes Géographiques, plans, vues et medailles de l'Ancienne Grèce - 1798

Rare old atlas, An VII edition (1798–1799), printed in Paris at Didot Jeune.
Magnificent illustrated work featuring numerous maps, plans, architectural views, and medals, including several large fold-out maps.

Map of Greece and its islands.

Thermopylae

Marathon

Salamine

Propylaea

Greek medals
... and many other vintage boards engraved with precision.

110 pages + 39 plates


Features :

Antique binding, with a richly decorated spine featuring gilded embellishments.

Title pieces: 'ATLAS' and 'Voyage of the young Anacharsis'


Highly detailed engravings signed by Barbie du Bocage and other engravers.

Old paper of high quality


State:

Generally clean interior.

Signs of old moisture and stains visible on certain pages and plates (see photos).

Cards in very good overall condition, with sharp engravings.

Solid binding