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Lot n° 1347

Chatelain,H.A.

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Atlas historique, ou nouvelle introduction a l'histoire, a la chronologie & a la geographie ancienne & moderne. 7 vols. Amsterdam, l'Honore & Chatelaine 1714-1721. gr.fol. with 5 engraved. Titles, 7 engraved. Title vignettes, 2 engraved. Head vignettes, 2 engraved. Initials and 284 (st. 285) mostly double-page copper maps and copper plates, partly folded several times. Ldr. bds. d. with ribbon and gilt (Somewhat scuffed and bumped). LGK 266 - Monumental historical atlas with the large map of North and South America printed from four plates. - The atlas contains maps and plates on topography, history, genealogy, heraldry, etc. - Vol. 1 in 3rd edition, vols. 2-3 in "new edition," vols. 4-7 in first edition. - The coppers in strong impressions. - Volume 5 without plate 10, the large map of America with 2 smaller tears. Partly somewhat spotted. - Overall of good condition. Several Bibl.-St. - 7 volumes. With 5 engraved titles, 7 engraved title vignettes and 284 (of 285) copper engraved maps and plates. Contemporary leather (somewhat rubbed and bumped). Vol. 5 without plate 10. map of America with 2 small tears. Partly somewhat stained.