World Geography 1755 rare 2 vol pocket set Geographical dictionary leather books

Rare mid-18th century French geographical work, beautifully bound in mottled calf bindings.   Tablettes Geographiques, pour l'Intelligence des Historiens et des Poetes Latins.1755, Paris, Augustin-Martin Lottin. Full period French calf, smooth spines richly gilt decorated with floral devices and contrasting leather labels, covers mottled and outline ruled in gilt, turn-ins gilt patterned, marbled end papers, all edges gilt.  Fine typography, nice paper, well printed, excellent small two volume set.  Set is a geographical dictionary as opposed to a gazetteer, which means no maps were ever produced for inclusion within this set. Thus, no maps as issued. Very well preserved mid-18th century set.  Gilt remains bright, leather supple, boards clean and fresh, contents tight, clean and sound, an overall superb age patina. Unique and rare set thus.Books measure: 6 1/4" H X 3 3/4" W.Set along shelf measures: 2 1/8". [B14970-V1473]. Click here to view a short video presentation. Short video capt