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252 - PIGANIOL de LA FORCE (Jean-Aymar). A New Journey through Fra…
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PIGANIOL de LA FORCE (Jean-Aymar). A New Journey through France; with an itinerary and specially drawn maps, which precisely mark the routes to be followed when travelling through all the provinces of this kingdom. Paris, Veuve Savoye, 1780. 2 volumes in 12mo speckled tan sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine, title and volume number labels in red stamping, marbled edges (contemporary binding). Complete with all 15 engraved, fold-out route maps. A true forerunner of our modern tourist guides, *Le Nouveau voyage de France* is one of the first works to bring together road maps, detailed itineraries and historical, artistic and practical information. Intended for both French and foreign travellers, it serves as a true travelling companion and, by its very design, already foreshadows the future Joanne, Baedeker and Michelin guides. Heraldic bookplate of the British Downay family. JM bookplate.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
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Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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