"introduction To The Modern, General And Political History Of The Universe" 8 Vol. In . Paris 1753

Exceptional, very complete set illustrated with folding maps in 8 volumes in a very elegant half-binding with rich decoration on the spines in gilt iron on a ribbed spine, titles and volume numbers in ochre morocco, blue marbled covers; two-tone titles: "Introduction to the Modern, General and Political History of the Universe"; where we see the origin, the revolutions and the present situation of the different States of Europe, Asia, Africa and America: Started by Mr. Baron De Pufendorff, increased by Mr. Bruzen de la Martinière. New Edition, revised, considerably increased, corrected on the best Authors, and continued until one thousand seven hundred and fifty, by Mr. De Grace. In Paris at Mérigot, quai des Augustins at the descent of the S. Michel bridge, near rue Gille Coeur; Grange, at the Palace; Hochereau, the elder, Quai Conti, opposite the Descent of the Pont-Neuf, at the Phénix; Robustel, Quai des Augustins, near the rue Pavée; and the Lou, Quai des Augustins. M. DCC. LIII. (1753). Remarkable copy of these eight beautiful volumes in new condition with the beautiful frontispiece volume 1. The beautiful folding geographical maps, the vignettes, headbands and sumptuous tailpiece ..... Very rare and magnificent work by three hands, very easy and exciting to read