BERGIER (N.). HISTORY OF THE GREAT ROADS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. Brussels, Leonard, 1728. Two volumes in-4 blond calf, spine decorated, red morocco title page, red edges (Binding of the period). Lacks and tears to the headpieces. SECOND EDITION, the most complete and the first illustrated edition of this reference work on the organization of Roman roads. A FRONTISPICE by B. Picart, 2 PORTRAITS (of which 1 folding), a folding SPECTACULAR MAP of about 4 meters long in 8 strips mounted in one piece (Peutinger's Table), 4 PLATES (of which 3 folding), two title vignettes, all engraved on copper; woodcut historical initials, headpieces and footpieces. A fresh and attractive copy in contemporary blond calf.
¶ Brunet, I, 786: "Esteemed work".
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