Memorial de Paris et de ses environs

Abstract

Signatures, v. 1: a⁶ A-2C⁸/⁴ *⁸(-*8). Vol. 2: a⁸ b⁴ c⁶ A-2A⁸/⁴ 2B⁴ ²A¹² (last leaf blank). ; Bauche's advertisements, gathering ²A¹². ; Both vols. have etched frontispiece and title by J. Robert (Jean?). Etched arms of Berryer, to whom work is dedicated, by Robert. Folded plan of Paris and map of France. ; Vol. 1 is guidebook to Paris, including works of art in the various buildings, and "Liste historique et chronologique des peintres, depuis le rétablissement de la peinture jusqu'à présent." Vol. 2 devoted to government of France. ; This ed. expanded by G.T. Raynal. See BN. ; First published 1732. See COPAC. ; By Annibale Antonini. See Privilege. ; BN ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Armorial bookplates of Littlecote. Signature on both t.p.'s of Thomas Wallis. ; Binding: mottled calfskin. Spine gilt tooled, with title and vol. no. on separate labels. Edges red. Green ribbon place markers.