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an open book with a picture of a man on itan open book with a map of the world on itan old book sitting on top of a white surfacea close up of an open book with writing on ita book with a page in it on a tablean old map of the world on a piece of paperan open book sitting on top of a table next to a white table
Médicis Enchères - Hôtel des Ventes Lyon

Estimate €50 - €100
Description
VOSGIEN. PORTABLE GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY, or a description of the Kingdoms, Provinces, Cities, Patriarchates, Bishoprics, Duchies, Counties, Marquisates, Imperial and Hanseatic Cities, Ports, Fortresses, Citadels and other notable places in the four corners of the world… Translated from the English… With substantial additions and corrections by Monsieur Vosgien… PARIS, LES LIBRAIRES ASSOCIÉS, 1767. A substantial volume, in-8 (17.5 x 11.3 cm), comprising XII pp., (2) ff., fold-out map, 816 pp., full contemporary binding in marbled calfskin. Spine with 5 highly decorated and gilt raised bands bearing the gilt title on a patch of old red morocco, remnants of gilt fillet on the edges, marbled edges. Signs of age on the caps and corners. Complete with the large World Map, folded several times at the top of the volume, and the large folded map of Europe.
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About the sale ASIA BOOKS MILITARIA
Auction location
Closing date 10/06/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 89078133
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