Barthélémy, Jean-Jacques abbé

7 volumes text and atlas volume, together 8 volumes, 8vo (203 x 124mm.), and oblong 4to (200 x 245mm.), engraved portrait frontispiece in volume one, 39 engraved maps, plans and views, one map folding and hand-coloured in outline, uniformly bound in contemporary blue straight-grained morocco by Simier (signed on spine), covers with gilt acanthus leaf motif within ruled border, central gilt arms of Charles X, spines gilt with rosettes in compartments, inner gilt dentelles, gilt edges, very occasional light spotting (often marginal), upper cover of atlas with scratch

Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 28 May 2002, lot 73

Atabey 505; Blackmer 83 (first edition); Droulia 123-129

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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An important work in a fine binding by Simier, binder to Charles X.

Reprinted many times and in various forms, Barthélémy's work was of great importance in encouraging French neo-classicism and philhellenic sentiment. This is one of two octavo editions printed in 1821; the other was published by Gueffier jeune.