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LOT 655
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[Children's atlases] Two editions: (1) Nouvel atlas des enfans,

ou Principes clairs pour aprendre facilement en peu de tems la géographie; suivi d'un traité méthodique de la sphere (...) enrichie de XXIV cartes enluminées. Huitième édition, considérablement corrigée. Amsterdam & Leiden, J. van Gulik and A. & J. Honkoop, 1799, (4),II,53 [=253],(3) p., with handcoloured, engraved frontispiece, 22 folding, handcoloured engraved maps and another 2 folding, handcoloured plates, contemporary marbled calf, gilt ribbed back with morocco letterpiece.

Several maps slightly browned/ duststained and frayed in folding margin; several maps with antiquely repaired tear. Top endpapers have been replaced, binding restored on spine and corners. Still a fair copy with contemporary owner's inscription of (J. de) Landtsheer (possibly the portrait painter) on half title and reverse frontispiece. (2) Atlas des enfans; ou Méthode nouvelle, courte, facile et demonstrative, pour apprendre la geographie. En XXII cartes enluminées, avec une nouveau traité de la sphere (...). Amsterdam, J.H. Schneider, 1779, (4),XII,284 p., with title vignette, 6 (of 22) folding, handcoloured maps and another 2 plates, later wrapper with reused morocco letterpiece. Sold w.a.f. (total 2).

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