Abbé Barthelemy / Barbié du Bocage ; Giraldon-Bovinet - Atlas du Voyage du Jeune Anacharsis [35 planches] - 1821

Good copy of the famous Atlas of the journey of young Anacharsis in Greece, in in-8 format, intended to accompany the 1821 edition published by Etienne Ledoux (7 volumes).

Completion of the 35 boards: cards (including filled ones), views of Greece, architectural plans, and medals.

Fine prints on laid paper, engraving by Giraldon-Bovinet. Cards arranged by Barbié du Bocage.

Bound, half-havana calf from the period. Smooth spine decorated with gold tooling.

Condition: Plates in very good condition. Spine and first hinge torn at the head (solid binding). Very good condition except for binding defects.

"The Voyage of Anacharsis provides us with an in-depth understanding of the religious, civil, literary, and philosophical history of the most enlightened nation of antiquity. It is a masterpiece of erudition, composition, and style." (Larousse of the 19th century)

Abbé Barthelemy / Barbié du Bocage; Giraldon-Bovinet
Atlas of the Journey of Young Anacharsis [35 plates]
Paris, at Ménard and Desenne, 1821
In-8 (22 x 14.5 cm); 35 plates (complete)