DULAURE, Jacques-Antoine. Histoire physique, civile et moral - Lot 19

DULAURE, Jacques-Antoine. Histoire physique, civile et morale de Paris, depuis les premiers temps historiques jusqu'à nos jours. Published in Paris by Guillaume et Cie between 1821 and 1825. In 8 volumes in-8, full midnight-blue glazed calf, spines with gilt frieze, cold fleurons and gilt decoration on the entrenerfs, titling in gold lettering, cold floral decoration in a cold and gilt frame on the boards, gilt fillet on the edges, speckled edges. Contemporary binding. XVI and 498 pages; 676; 548; 630; 588; 319; 322 to 861; VI and 415 pages, 4 folding maps and plans of Paris engraved by Berthe and 85 black and white engravings under serpente hors-texte. Spine slightly faded, minor rubbing. Minor foxing. Uncommon first edition. A very exhaustive study of the history of Paris, from the earliest historical times to the publication of the work, by the French historian Jacques-Antoine Dulaure. The author covers landscapes, architecture, monuments, streets and geographical evolution, as well as political institutions and administrative organization, manners, customs, religions, culture and the arts. This first edition includes 4 fold-out maps and plans and 85 engraved plates depicting the capital's main monuments and buildings. Complete set in 8 volumes, including the supplement volume published in 1825. A very fine decorative set for this richly illustrated history of Paris.