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[PARIS]. BEGUILLET, Edme. A Historical Description of Paris …
See original version (French)
202
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[PARIS]. BEGUILLET, Edme. A Historical Description of Paris …
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €150
Voluntary lot
Description
[PARIS]. BEGUILLET, Edme. A Historical Description of Paris and its Finest Monuments, engraved in intaglio by F. N. Martinet, engineer and engraver to the King’s Cabinet; to serve as an introduction to the History of Paris and France: dedicated to the King by Mr Béguillet, a barrister at the Parliament and a member of several academies.
A sought-after edition, illustrated with 22 exquisite plates by François-Nicolas Martinet, a renowned 18th-century engraver, particularly noted for his work in ornithology.
Paris and Dijon, published by the authors and Frantin, 1779.
In-8, full marbled calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt garlands and a black leather title label; the same gilt garland frames the covers; marbled edges.
4 unnumbered folios, C and 384 pp., 22 engraved plates.
Binding worn with losses; leather cracked on the spine and front cover; cap bands missing. A few small foxing spots; two restoration marks on page 66 and on the reverse of a loose plate.
An in-8 edition published at the same time as the original in-4 edition. This description of the capital’s monuments is the work of Edme Beguillet (? – 1786), a historian, agronomist and lawyer from Dijon. It is exquisitely illustrated with 22 copperplate engravings by François-Nicolas Martinet (c. 1726–1804), including the frontispiece, the engraved title page, one single-subject plate (preliminary) and 19 double-subject plates.
“This unfinished work is sought after for the finesse of its linework and the rarity of certain views. It was continued by Jean-Charles Poncelin, who wrote two volumes devoted to the civil, ecclesiastical, physical and literary history of Paris.” (Cohen, 692).
The interior is in fresh condition; the engravings are in good condition.
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About the sale
Collectors’ books for sale – First editions – Illustrated editions – Varia IV
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11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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