LA LANDE (J.J. Le François de): Journey to... - Lot 145 - Richard Maison de ventes

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LA LANDE (J.J. Le François de): Journey to... - Lot 145 - Richard Maison de ventes
LA LANDE (J.J. Le François de): Journey to Italy containing the History and the most singular Anecdotes of Italy made in the years 1765 & 1766.... Paris, Desaint 1769, 8 volumes plus the Atlas. 8 volumes 9 by 17 cm. Full period binding, spine with 5 raised bands, decorated boxes. plus the ATLAS, period half-basane, smooth spine, red title piece, 22 by 28 cm, including 23 maps, plans and views, most on double page, all tabbed. Map of Italy, Map of Turin, Map of Milan, Map of Piacenza, Map of Parma, Map of Modena, Map of Bologna, Map of Florence, Map of Rome, View of St Peter's in Rome, Map of St Paul's in London and St Peter's in Rome, Trevi Fountain, Column Square in Rome, Entry to Rome through the People's Gate, Map of Naples, Ruins of the ancient city of Poestum, Map of the country between Bologna and Ferrara, Map of Venice, Map of the Olympic Theatre of Vicenza, Small Map of Verona, Map of Brescia, Map of Mantua, Map of Genoa. Format of the plans: 38 by 28 cm Atlas in period half-binding, and very good interior condition. A few freckles, especially on the map of Italy, and on the map of Genoa. Some problems with the headdress, a lack of leather at the bottom of the back of volume 3. Complete folding board in volume 2. [4]-XLVIII-576, [4]-640, 1 folding board, [4]-655-1 white, [4]-576, [4]-463-1 white, [4]-439-1 white, [4]-475, 1 white and [4]-588 pp. First edition of this Journey to Italy, which is a real complete and detailed guide, from Savoy to Naples. Joseph-Jérôme de La Lande (1732-1807) describes and advises on routes, distances, modes of transport, accommodation, with the prices charged; for each city, he discusses the geographical, economic and cultural aspects, citing the history and facts and publications of remarkable people.
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