Atlas de toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre ...

Quarto (255 x 207 mm); 22pp, 50 double-page or folding engraved maps, performed by Rigobert Bonne, the index numbered to 49, the British Isles numbered 17 bis; 23 letter-press tables, giving economic data, particularly for the Americas. 19th century half red morocco over marbled boards, five raised bands and gilt titling to spine. Some minor wear and darkening to spine, otherwise very good. [Paris or Geneva ?]

The Raynal/Bonne atlas was one of the most popular and successful French atlases of its period, and the most confusing. It was intended to accompany Raynal's Historique Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens et du Comerce dans les deux Indes ..., 1778, but the atlas volumes appeared without a publisher's imprint. This version, one of a number of presumed French/Swiss printings, has the maps signed by Bonne, but none are signed by an engraver.

Stock Code: 223539