Hardcover Book "war Of The Merchant Navy And" For Baugean Edition 1814

Jean Jerome BAUGEAN "Collection of all species of warships and merchant vessels sailing on the ocean and in the Mediterranean. Drawn from nature and engraved by Baugean." Work composed of 72 plates and accompanied by an explanatory text. "In Paris, at Bance and Fantin, 1814" Volume oblong 4to, bound in red morocco half-long grain, original antique bookbinding. Smooth back with mesh and gilt. Friction of use. Collated copy and complete the 72 boards in black. Foxing more or less pronounced according to the slips. important work for the Navy painter. Album that despite its light foxing, remains charming, full and very rare for the 1814 edition of the 1826 reissue is more common.