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Scientific text on rhetoric, explaining style, grammar and devises such as metaphor, allegory and irony. Title translates to: Table of rhetoric: Human understanding. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Scientific text on grammar, explaining classes of words - such as nouns and verbs - and syntax. Title translates to: Grammatical table: Classification, syntax. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Historical text on modern religions around the world. Title translates to: Table of modern religions and different religious sects. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Scientific text on chemistry. Title translates to: Table of chemistry. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Scientific text on arithmetic, with tables explaining weights and measures. Title translates to: Arithmetic table: Weights and measures. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Oceania, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographical table of Oceania. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as pink for Australia. Also features a broader text on the entire area shown: Statistique de l'Océanie [= Oceania statistics]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 20 x 27 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of South America, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographical table of South America. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as yellow for Indigenous peoples. Also features a broader text on the entire area shown: Statistique [= Statistics]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 23 x 17 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of North America, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographical table of North America. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as yellow for Indigenous peoples. Also features a broader text on the entire area shown: Bornes, situation, superficie, montagnes, volcans, lacs, fleuves [= Bounds, location, area, mountains, volcanoes, lakes, rivers]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 22 x 21 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Africa, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographical table of Africa. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as yellow for Égypte. Also a features broader text on the entire area shown: Notions préliminaires statistique [= Preliminary statistical concepts]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 17 x 19 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of India, China and Japan, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Second historical and geographical table of Asia, India, China, Japan. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as blue for Indochina. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 20 x 21 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Middle East, Persia, Tartary and Arabia, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: First historical and geographical table of Asia, Persia, Tartary, Arabia. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as blue for Arabia. Also features broader text on the entire area shown: Statistique de l'Asie [= Asia Statistics]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 18 x 17 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Historical text on Asia, Africa and America, as well as Oceania. Title translates to: Historical synchronic table of Asia, Africa and America. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Also features broader texts on the entire area described: Notice sur les principaus navigateurs [= Notice on the main explorers] and "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Empire of the Caliphs and the Empire of Turkey, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographical table of the Empire of the Caliphs and the Empire of Turkey. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as yellow for Albania. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogies des califes et des sultans -- Généalogies des empereurs" [= Genealogies of caliphs and sultans -- Genealogies of emperors], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 570 "Naissance de Mahomet à la Mecque" [= Birth of Muhammad in Mecca], to 1836 "Innovations de Mahmoud II" [= Mahmoud II innovations]. Additionally, provides information on population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 14 x 14 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographical table of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as yellow for Catalonia. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogies des rois de Léon, Navarre, Arragon, Castille, Portugal, et des califes" [= Genealogies of the kings of Leon, Navarre, Arragon, Castille, Portugal, and the caliphs], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 542 "Clotaire assiége Sarragosse" [= Clotaire besieges Zaragoza], to 1837 "Proclamation, de la Constitution de 1820 - Tentative d'assassinat du mari de la Reine - Les Chartistes veulent proclamer la Constitution de Don Pédro" [= Proclamation, of the Constitution of 1820 - Attempted assassination of the Queen's husband - The Chartists want to proclaim the Constitution of Don Pédro]. Additionally, provides information on population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 12 x 15 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographical table of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as pink for Naples. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogie" [= Genealogy], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 440 "Les Vandales s'emparent de la Sicile" [= The Vandals take over Sicily], to 1837 "Choléra à Naples. Rév. à Palerme et dans les Abruzzes. Incen. du th. St. Charles" [= Cholera in Naples. Rev. in Palermo and Abruzzo]. Additionally, provides information on population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 17 x 15 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Lombardy and Venetian Kingdoms of Italy, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographical table of the Duchies of Italy and the Lombard-Venetian Kingdom. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as pink for Lombard-Venetian Kingdom. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogie des ducs de Toscane, de Modène, de Milan et de Parme" [= Genealogy of the dukes of Tuscany, Modena, Milan and Parma], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 568 "Conquête de la Toscane par les Lombards" [= Conquest of Tuscany by the Lombards], to 1540 "L'Empereur donne le Milanais á son fils Philippe" [= The Emperor gives the Milanese to his son Philippe]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 19 x 16 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the States of the Church [i.e., Papal States] in Italy, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the States of the Church. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as blue for Bologna. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogie des Papes" [= Genealogy of the Popes], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 42 "Siége pontificial à Rome, par saint Pierre" [= Pontificial seat in Rome, by Saint Peter], to 1838 "Evacuation d'Ancòne par les Français" [= Evacuation of Ancòne by the French]. Additionally, provides information on population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and lakes, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 14 x 12 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Sardinia (Italy) and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as blue for the island of Sardinia. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogie des rois de Sardaigne" [= Genealogy of the kings of Sardinia], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 413 "La Savoie sous les Bourguignons" [= Savoy under the Burgundians], to 1836 "Abolitoin de la corvée personnelle" [= Abolition of personal drudgery]. Additionally, provides information on population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and canals, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 15 x 19 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Switzerland and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Swiss Confederation. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as orange for Geneva. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 109 "Les Tiguriens et les Cimbres défont Cassius" [= Tigurians and Cimbri defeat Cassius], to 1838 "Discussion avec la France pour le prince Louis Napoléon" [= Discussion with France for Prince Louis Napoleon]. Additionally, provides information on population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and lakes, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 15 x 23 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Poland, Hungary and Bohemia (Czech Republic), and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Kingdoms of Poland, Bohemia and Hungary. Includes a legend and latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as yellow for Lithuania. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogies des ducs et rois de Bohème, Hongrie et Pologne" [= Genealogies of the dukes and kings of Bohemia, Hungary and Poland], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 894 "Borzivoi embrasse le Christianisme" [= Borzivoi embraces Christianity], to 1741 "Marie-Thérèse vient implorer les Hongrois" [= Marie-Thérèse comes to implore the Hungarians]. Additionally, provides information on population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 16 x 16 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Western Empire, Germany and Austria, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Western Empire, Germany and Austria. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as orange for Tyrol. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogie" [= Genealogy], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 780 "Constitution de la cour Véhémique" [= Constitution of the vehicle court], to 1838 "Amnistie des condamnés politiques" [= Amnesty for political convicts]. Additionally, provides information on population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 14 x 18 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Germanic Confederation and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Germanic Confederation. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as pink for the Grand Duchy of Nassau. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Notice sur la Confédération Germanique - statistique" [= Statistics], "Généalogie des rois de Bavière, de Saxe, de Wurtemberg et de Hanovre" [= Genealogy of the kings of Bavaria, Saxony, Württemberg and Hanover], "Rois de France contemporains" [= Contemporary kings of France] and "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people]. Additionally, provides information on "free ciites", population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 18 x 15 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Prussia and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Kingdom of Prussia. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as pink for Saxony. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogie" [= Genealogy], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 954 "Défaite des Slaves par Géron" [= Defeat of the Slavs by Geron], to 1838 "Affaire de l'Archevêque de Cologne" [= Affair of the Archbishop of Cologne]. Additionally, provides information on colonies, population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 13 x 21 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Belgium and Holland, and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Kingdoms of Belgium and Holland. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as blue for West Flanders. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalog. des comtes de Flandre, Hollande et Stathouders" [= Genealogy of the Counts of Flanders, Holland and Stathouders],"Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 892 "Révolte de Baudoin II contre Eudes" [= Revolt of Baudoin II against Eudes], to 1836 "Schisme religieux" [= Religious schism]. Additionally, provides information on colonies in Asia, Africa and the Americas, population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 15 x 12 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Russian Empire in Europe, Asia and North America, as well as vicinity (including the Arctic), showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Russian Empire. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as yellow for North America. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogie" [= Genealogy], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 430 "Kiev, fondée par le prince de Kii" [= Kiev, founded by the Prince of Kii], to 1837 "Incendie du palais impérial" [= Burning of the Imperial Palace]. Additionally, provides information on colonies, population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 15 x 26 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Scandinavia and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Kingdoms of Denmark and Sweden. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as pink for Sweden. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogies des rois de Danemarck et de Suède" [= Genealogy of the kings of Denmark and Sweden],"Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 826 "St. Anchaire introduit le Christianisme" [= St. Anchaire introduces Christianity], 1838 to "Troubles á Stockholm" [= Troubles in Stockholm]. Additionally, provides information on the population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 17 x 13 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the British Isles and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Kingdoms of England and Scotland. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as blue for England. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogie des rois d'Angleterre et d'Écosse" [= Genealogy of the kings of England and Scotland],"Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 53 "Av. J. C. Descente de Jules César" [= Av. J. C. Descent of Julius Caesar], to 1838 "Soulévement du Canada" [= Uprising of Canada]. Additionally, provides information on British colonies around the world, population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 17 x 14 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of France and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the history of France, third race. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as pink for Normandy. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogie" [= Genealogy], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 991 "Chiffres arabes. Horloge. Gerbert" [= Arabic numerals. Clock. Gerbert], to 1838 "Naissance du comte de Paris ... Evacuation d'Ancone" [= Birth of the Count of Paris ... Evacuation of Ancona]. Additionally, provides information on the population, religions, economy, climate, mountains and rivers, etc. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 15 x 15 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of France and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the history of France, first and second race. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each region shown, such as pink for Brittany. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique : Première race [= Historical background : First race] -- Précis historique : Deuxième race [= Historical background : Second race], as well as "Généalogie de la Ire race" [= Genealogy of the first race], Généalogie, IIe race" [= Genealogy, second race],"Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], as well as a chronology for both the first and second races, spanning from 264 "1re invasion des Francs dans le Gaule" [= First invasion of the Franks in Gaul], to 987 "Mort de Louis V. Fin de la deuxième race" [= Death of Louis V. End of the second race]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 19 x 27 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Holy Land and vicinity, including Greece, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of the Eastern Empire, Crusades, Modern Greece. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each country shown, such as green for Tripoli. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Généalogies des empereurs d'Orient et des rois de Jérusalem" [= Genealogies of the Eastern Emperors and the kings of Jerusalem], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from 367 "Valens reçoit le baptême des Ariens" [= Valens receives the baptism of the Arians], to 1288 "Prise d'Antoiche et de Tripoli. Fin de la puissance des Francs en Orient" [= Capture of Antoiche and Tripoli. End of the power of the Franks in the East]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 12 x 18 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Europe, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Second synchronic table of modern history : Europe. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each country shown, such as blue for the Spain. Also features texts on "Statistique de l'Europe" [= Europe Statistics] and "Inventions et découvertes" [= Inventions and discoveries]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 15 x 20 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel, including along the Barbary Coast. Title translates to: First synchronic table of modern history : Barbarians. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each route shown, such as green for the Huns. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 16 x 21 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Roman Empire and vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Second table of Roman-Empire history. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each area shown, such as pink for Syria. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], "Généalogie des empereurs" [= Genealogy of the emperors], and a chronology, spanning from [AD] 30 "L'Égypte province romaine" [= Egypt Roman province], to 476 "Odoacre, Roi des Hércules, met fin á l'Empire d'Occident" [= Odoacre, King of Hercules, puts an end to the Western Empire]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 16 x 21 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In first section: Histoire et géographie anciennes [= Ancient history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Middle East, showing biblical history, political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of sacred history. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Also features other historical texts, such as "Généalogie de Jésus-Christ" [= Genealogy of Jesus Christ] and a chronology, spanning from [AD] 4963 "Création du monde, Adam. Eve" [= Creation of the world, Adam. Eve] to 70 "Prise de Jérusalem par Titus" [= Capture of Jerusalem by Titus]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 17 x 18 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In first section: Histoire et géographie anciennes [= Ancient history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Ancient Greece and the vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographic table of Ancient Greece. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each area shown, such as blue for Macedonia. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from [AD] 2160 "Égyalée fonde Sicyone" [= Égyalée founds Sicyone], to 74 "L'île de Crète province Romaine" [= The island of Crete Roman province]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 18 x 22 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In first section: Histoire et géographie anciennes [= Ancient history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of Ancient Rome and the vicinity, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: First historical and geographic table of Ancient Rome, under kings and the republic. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each area shown, such as green for Umbria. Also features broader texts on the entire area shown: Précis historique [= Historical background], "Presonnages célèbres" [= Famous people], and a chronology, spanning from [AD] 1663 "Janis civilise l'Italie" [= Janis civilizes Italy], to 31 "Bataille d'Actium. Défaite d'Antoine. Antoine et Cléopâtre se donnent la mort. Fin de la République Romaine" [= Battle of Actium. Defeat of Antoine. Antoine and Cleopatra kill each other. End of the Roman Republic]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 18 x 17 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In first section: Histoire et géographie anciennes [= Ancient history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Middle East, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines and routes of travel. Title translates to: Historical and geographical table of Assyrians, Persians, Egyptians, Carthaginians, Sicily, etc. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each area shown, such as blue for Egypt and orange for Persia. Also features a broader text on the entire area shown: Gouvernement, religion, moeurs et coutumes [= Government, religion, manners and customs], as well as an explanatory note. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 13 x 19 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In first section: Histoire et géographie anciennes [= Ancient history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Table of contents to Atlas universel des sciences. Includes titles of different sections and subsections, with corresponding plate numbers. Also with list of works by the same author, as well as reference to another publication that borrows information from this atlas., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored map of the Eastern Hemisphere, showing ancient history, political boundaries, rivers and coastlines. Title translates to: Synchronic table of ancient history. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. With explanatory notes: Système géographique d'ératosthène [= Synchronic table of ancient history] -- D'après la projection de Mr. Gossellin [Système géographique d'ératosthène]. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Tables are color-coded in association with each continent shown: Europe (yellow), Africa (blue) and Asia (pink). Also features other historical text, such as "Histoire sacrée" [= Sacred history] (in green). With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 15 x 24 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In first section: Histoire et géographie anciennes [= Ancient history and geography]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Introduction to Atlas universel des sciences. Includes brief descriptions of the different sections. Begins (in translation): My only goal in publishing this work, the result of long and conscientious research, has been to simplify science ..., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Half title page to Atlas universel des sciences. Title translates to: Universal Atlas of Sciences. Verso has addresses of author and booksellers: L'Auteur, Rue du Faubourg-Montmartre, No 25; H. Delloye, Libraire, Rue des Filles-St-Thomas, No 13, Place de la Bourse; Pigoreau, Rue des Grands-Augustins, No 24; Terzuolo, Libraire, Rue Madame, No 30., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Dedication to Atlas universel des sciences. Translates to: To Monsieur André Leroux, Member of the Royal Order of the Legion of Honor ... From your very humble and very obedient servant, Henri Duval. Paris, this November 1, 1837., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Covers to Atlas universel des sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Title translates to: Universal Atlas of Sciences. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, black and white view illustrating mechanics with a variety of mechanical devices as examples. Title translates to: Table of mechanics. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Figures within illustration numbered in association with text sections. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. View is 14 x 20 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, black and white view illustrating line drawing - using geometric shapes as examples - and perspective, as depicted in paintings. Title translates to: Table of linear drawing and perspective. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Figures within illustration numbered in association with text sections. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. View is 18 x 28 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored view illustrating geometry, as applied to surveying, with an inset map as an example. Title translates to: Table of elementary geometry, and surveying. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Figures within illustration numbered in association with text sections. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. With inset map: Plan de Franconville sous Bois (Seine et Oise) [= Map of Franconville sous Bois (Seine and Oise)]. View is 19 x 29 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored view illustrating a variety of plants, including flowers, herbs and fruits. Title translates to: Fourth table of natural history : Botany. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Figures within illustration numbered in association with text sections. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. View is 20 x 25 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored view illustrating a variety of vertebrate animals, including crustaceans and insects, such as butterflies. Title translates to: Third table of natural history : Articulated animals. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Figures within illustration numbered in association with text sections. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. View is 19 x 26 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored view illustrating mammals and birds. Title translates to: Second table of natural history : Fishes, reptiles, molluscs, zoophites. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins. Figures within illustration numbered in association with text sections. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. View is 20 x 28 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.

Engraved, hand-colored view illustrating the tallest mountains from around the world, as well as volcanoes. Mountains indexed in association with a table giving peak heights. Title translates to: Table of geology and revolutions of the globe. Accompanied by descriptive text in tables within margins, covering geological phenomena, such as volcanoes, minerals and animal fossils. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. View is 22 x 23 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In third section: Sciences [= Science]., Henri Duval’s scientific world atlas, Atlas universel des sciences, published in Paris in 1839. Title translates to: Universal atlas of sciences. Bound in pinkish board with a vellum spine. Authorship and title gilded on spine. Collation: [8] pages, 50 double leaves of plates. Contains 33 engraved, hand-colored maps, as well as 11 engraved views (7 in color; 4 in black and white). Geographic coverage extends to the entire globe, with one world map and others representing the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and the North Pole. Also features Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Papal States, the Holy Land, the Middle East, the Empire of the Caliphs, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. Maps show political boundaries, topography, rivers, coastlines, and routes of travel. The views represent a range of scientific fields, including mountain heights, meteorology, astrology, zoology (mammals, birds, insects) and botany (flowers, fruits, herbs), as well as mechanics, artistic methods (linear drawing and perspective), and linguistics. Maps and views are accompanied by descriptive texts in the margins, which are color-coded in association with areas represented. Maps also include genealogies of rulers, lists of famous people, and chronologies for historical events. Atlas includes a dedication, introduction, and table of contents listing maps with corresponding leaf numbers.