BAUGEAN, Jean Jerome (1764-1819) - Collection de toutes les espéces de batimens de guerre et de batimens marchands. Paris: l'auteur, Bance, Fantin, 1814.   A fascinating series of engravings by Baugean, nominated Graveur du Roi, complete with all the plates. The engravings are extremely detailed, depicting warships and merchant vessels from the early 19th century. Baugean exclusively engraved designs of his own creation, offering historians an authentic and valuable source on the portrayal of ships from that era.   Oblong 4to (215 x 282mm). Woodcut device on title, 72 engraved plates (spotting). Contemporary half-calf, gilt decorations and title on spine (rubbing at joints, spine, and corners). The collation of text is A-B4.

Estimate € 400 - 600

Sold € 400