M. J. Migeon / MM

Captivating illustrated edition of 43 large coloured geographical maps on double pages with explanatory text preceding each map - This universal geography work designed to offer as complete as possible a representation of the world known at the end of the 19th century, by combining cartography with historical, scientific, economic and statistical information - Placed under the direction of Mr. J. Migeon and realized with the contribution of geographers such as Desbuissons, A.-T. Chartier, A. Vuillemin, L. Thuillier and Ch. Lacoste, this atlas fits into a period marked by the development of international exchange, the expansion of transportation means, advances in exploration and the growing interest in knowledge of territories and their resources - The maps constitute the heart of the work: they allow study of continents, countries, regions and major geographical groupings, while locating cities, borders, reliefs, rivers and maritime spaces - Mr. J. Migeon / Messrs. Desbuissons, A.-T. Chartier, A. Vuillemin, L. Thuillier, Ch. Lacoste - Atlas Migeon, Historical, scientific, industrial and commercial - 1887 - J. Migeon - 95 double leaves. Good binding condition, the volume in its full original card binding, wear from use, a few minor defects on the cover, bumped heads and worn corners, speckled edges, spine with decorative raised bands, gilt lettering and author’s name, blind tooling on the boards - Good interior condition, browning, title page printed in red and black and adorned with a fine vignette, text in two columns framed, work enriched with 43 large coloured geographical maps on double pages with explanatory text preceding each map, some small tears to the tabs, text fairly clean, endpapers in decent condition, a pleasant copy - Delivery service assured within a few days –

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