Napoleonic World Geography 1806 celestial design gilt spine 8 maps splendid book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Geography, Books with Maps).Click here to view a short video presentation.Short video captures condition much better than photos. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a full understanding of the set.Abrege de la Geographie Moderne Redigee Sur un Nouveau Plan, by J. Pinkerton.2nd edition published 1806, Paris by Dentu.924 pages. Text in French. Complete, with 8 large folding maps, each outline hand colored as issued. A splendid example of a beautiful Napoleonic book, the spine gilt stamped designs resembling celestial planetary seasonal rotations. Napoleonic era French full leather binding, spine richly ornamentally gilt decorated in a splendid geometric pattern and celestial design, gilt title lettering on contrasting green leather label, marbled end papers. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book has acquired a unique mellow age appearance over the past 200+ years it's survived.Binding gently age worn, l