DESNOS (Louis Charles). Atlas national et général de...

DESNOS (Louis Charles). Atlas national et général de la France divisée en ses 83 Départemens, formant la nouvle division du Royaume, Suivant le Décret de l'Assemblée Nale Sanctionné par le Roi, le 4 Mars 1790 Assujettis aux nouvelles Observations de M. M. de l'Académie Rle des Sciences. Paris, Desnos, s.d. In-24, miniature atlas including a dedication leaf, a title leaf, a folding map of France, 5 table pages, 48 maps, and a table plate. Copy printed on blue paper (except for the 5 table sheets, the map of Jura and the map of Cantal), the maps enhanced in color and mounted on tabs, numbered 1 to 47, the first folding map of France and the last map showing Corsica not included in the table. Bound in full contemporary red morocco, boards with triple gilt filleting, smooth ornate spine, green morocco title-piece. (some traces of wetness, corners rubbed). Expert : Nicolas Asvisio