DONNET. - Lot 414

DONNET. Topographic, mineralogical and statistical map of France, reduced from that of Cassini, at a scale of scale 1/388800. Paris. Hyacinthe Langlois. 1817. 25 cloth-covered sheets including one assembly sheet (each approx. format 76 x 50 cm) folded and bearing a calligraphy label. In a cardboard folder in a modern green half-maroquin slipcase. First edition of this beautiful contour-colored map of France, rectified according to new astronomical observations, cadastral surveys and the work of the Ponts-et-Chaussées, drawn by Alexis Donnet. drawn by Alexis Donnet. Rare map of France, which, in addition to topographical and hydrographic aspects natural resources: mineral deposits, mines and various operations, building stones and industrial and industrial establishments: foundries, forges, sawmills, salt works, paper mills, glassworks, tanneries