[PARIS]DULAURE, Jacques-Antoine. Physical, civil and moral h - Lot 46

[PARIS]DULAURE, Jacques-Antoine. Physical, civil and moral history of Paris. A handsome, uniformly bound collection in romantic half calf. Paris, Furne et Cie, 1857-1858. 8 large volumes in-8, half calf in olive glaze, spines with four threaded nerves, black leather title and giblets, cold irons on the inter-nerve bands, speckled edges. Between 400 and 500 pages per volume, black plates. Not collated. Spines rubbed and faded, some foxing. Sixth edition of this reference work on the history of the city of Paris, from the Parisii to the early 19th century. This historical overview is accompanied by physical and geographical considerations on the capital and its surroundings. Engravings by Ambroise Tardieu and Rouargue frères, among others. Good, well-bound set.