Title Page for the first volume of Chatelain’s Atlas Historique Printed Area Measurement_38 x 49.5 cm inset of Grimsby Cod Vessel

inset of Grimsby Cod Vessel

one of the big four Spanish banks

at which point he falls into conversation with an acquaintance

First published in 1860 with corrections to 1924

With a splendid binding by William F Matthews

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