VIVIEN DE SAINT-MARTIN, Louis - Atlas universel, pour servir à l'étude de la géographie et de l'histoire anciennes et modernes. Paris: Menard e Desenne, 1827.   A good copy of this ambitious atlas by the important geographer Vivien de Saint-Martin, member of the Geography Society and editor of the journal L'Année géographique (1861-76), who played a major role in the organization and definition of geographical studies in France.   Folio (595 x 430mm). Engraved title and index, 61 engraved geographical plates (plate 5 with restoration and tear not touching the engraving, some soiling, a few light stains, some foxing and browning). Contemporary quarter-calf with gilt titles and decorations (some losses and wear).

Estimate € 200 - 300

Sold € 330