A complete work covering universal history from the beginning of the world to the present day, composed in English by a society of men of letters and enriched with illustrations and maps. This is a rare complete set of 125 volumes. 126 volumes in octavo, including volume 36 in two tomes. Published in Paris by Moutard, 1779-1791. Circa 1780
Nicolas Léger Moutard was the printer to the Queen's bookseller from 1774 to 1792. He was installed in the chapel of the Hôtel de Cluny.
Provenance: Library of Count Vimar, Peer of France. Nicolas Vimar (1744-1829) was a renowned politician and jurist. In 1814, he was summoned by King Louis XVIII to sit in the prestigious Chamber of Peers.
Condition report: Complete with all volumes of tables, very fine period binding, good condition overall.
- Reference :
- 3357
- Width :
- 14 (cm)
- Height :
- 20 (cm)
- Depth :
- 4 (cm)
- Era:
- 18th century
- Materials:
- Paper
