Sanson - Introduction To Geography. Sieur Robert, 1704.

SANSON - Introduction to geography in several maps with their explanation. Paris, Chez le Sr Robert, 1704; in-4, epistle and preface, 139 pp., period full calfskin binding, spine decorated with 5 nerves, marbled edges. Book dedicated to Monsignor Jean-Paul Bignon Abbot of Saint-Quentin. Geography course illustrated with many maps: two planispheres, 17 different hemispheres, an armillary sphere, a board explaining the cardinal points, a board on the division of the globe, a board on the declination of the sun with a board on the climate, Europe and Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America and an armillary sphere. A total of 31 folding boards. Rare work of geography.