In 2nd oblong (280 x 375 mm). 285 copper-engraved... Lot 48

In 2nd oblong (280 x 375 mm). 285 copper-engraved plates (some reddening, small marginal tears.) 19th-century binding with elegant cathedral decoration (lacks, in need of restoration). Stamp of St. Eligius Church in Paris, extinct in 1791 and demolished in 1863. Magnificent collection of copper-engraved plates including:Veues des plusbeauxbatimens de France. Frontispiece and 16 plates;Les Places, ports, fontaines, églises et maisons de Paris. Frontispiece and 27 plates;Recueildesplusbeauxédifices et frontispicesdeséglises de Paris. Frontispiece and 28 plates;Veuesde belles maisonsdesenvirons de Paris. Frontispiece and 30 plates;Veuesdesplusbeauxendroits de Versailles. Frontispiece, fold-out plan for castle site, 58 plates including those of Clagny and Marly;Veues des belles maisons de France. 55 plates of which 2 folded; Diverses veuesde Chantilly. Frontispiece and 40 plates with 60 views and 3 plans;Veuesde Rome etdesenvirons. 22 including frontispiece plus 1 for the Escorial plus 1 St. Mark's in Venice and a theater scene.Lot accompanied by exportation sheet.