Picart, Bernard (1673-1733). Convolute of 71 prints on 38 lvs,

var. sizes, 19th/ early 20th cent. calf, folio. Part of backstrip lacking, joints split but good holding on cords, covers a bit worn/ chafed along extremities. With 3 bookplates on upper pastedown: (1) Edmond Foulc (1826-1916), number 426 in the auction catalogue of his collection: Catalogue d'une très importante collection de livres d'architecture, receuils d'ornements (...) (Paris, A. Besombes 1914). (2) Robert de Billy (1869-1953, French ambassador and author of a work on Proust). (3) Daniel Appia. Comprises a.o.: (1-7). Premier des magnifiques carosses de monseigneur le Duc d'Ossuna ambassadeur de (...) Philippe V. pour la Paix faits pour l'entrée publique de son Excellence a Utrecht M.D.C.C.XIII. Amst., B. Picart, 1714, engr. title and 6 plates (1x double-p.). Title evenly browned, first and 2nd plate foxed. The description in the Foulc auction catalogue, apart from listing the above series, also provides pinpoint information on the other prints in the convolute: "Vignettes, fleurons, cul-de-lampe et figures pour illustrer les Oeuvres de Fontenelle. 1728. (Tirage à part des vignettes et fleurons. 4 gr. planches seulement au lieu de 6). 63 p." (63 ills. incl. 4 (of 6) full-p. plates). "Une planche: Ira cedit, favet dum hymen Amori."