Title Page for the first volume of Chatelain’s Atlas Historique Printed Area Measurement_38 x 49.5 cm light wear along folds

light wear along folds

With a splendid binding by William F Matthews

and later Chief Valuer to the Inland Revenue)

at which point he falls into conversation with an acquaintance

corners renewed

Title Page for the first volume of Chatelain’s Atlas Historique Printed Area Measurement_38 x 49.5 cm light wear along folds[Title page] Atlas Historique The classical muses on this title page represent Chronology, History, Navigation and Geography. Atlas braces himself against a crumbling pyramid, supporting the heavens, while the title of the atlas is suspended on a banner, borne by the winged angel of fame. It was engraved for the first volume of Chatelains historical atlas. Condition & Materials Copper engraved title page, 40 x 24. 5 cm, black and white as issued,