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292 - THORE (Jean). A Walk along the Coasts of the Bay of Biscay, …
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Estimate €100 - €150
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THORE (Jean). A Walk along the Coasts of the Bay of Biscay, or a Topographical, Physical and Medical Survey of the Western Coasts of the Bay of Biscay. First edition, printed in a run of 500 copies, complete with the map and in a charming full shagreen binding. Bordeaux, Brossier, 1810. In-8, red shagreen, spine with raised bands highlighted by a dotted gold fillet, compartments decorated with a double gilt line and a blind-stamped border, the same border decoration repeated on the covers, fine gilt lace on the inside, a dotted gilt line at the edges, guilloché caps, gilt edges. X (title page, dedication, preface), 362 pp., one fold-out map. Trace foxing, slight water stain at the margins of the first few leaves. Foxing at the margins of the map. Small label on the inside back cover. First edition of this comprehensive description of the French coastline, from the Arcachon basin to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, illustrated with a map of the Landes department by Poyferé de Cère, engraved by Tardieu. Limited edition of 500 copies. [Biblio. Ferdinand Barbe 887] In a neat binding in very fine condition.
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Auction time 07/06/2026 at 2:00 PM
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