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Maître Paul PASTAUD

305 - DEPPING (George Bernard). Young Travellers in France, or Let…
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Estimate €300 - €400
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DEPPING (George Bernard). Young Travellers in France, or Letters on the Departments. A work compiled by L. N. A. and C. T. Paris: Ledoux, 1824. 6 volumes in-12, red half-maroquin with corner caps, spine with decorated raised bands. The illustrations comprise a frontispiece and 100 plates, including a double-page map of France, 86 maps of the French departments with coloured outlines, 11 separate plates and 1 fold-out chart. A charming collection of essays on the French departments, featuring discussions of local produce—both agricultural and industrial—as well as famous figures and natural and architectural curiosities. A fine copy, with very slight, scattered foxing.
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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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