GARNERAY (Louis). Vues des côtes de France dans l'océan et d - Lot 275

GARNERAY (Louis). Vues des côtes de France dans l'océan et dans la Méditerranée, painted and engraved by Louis Garneray, described by M. E. Jouy of the Académie française. Paris, Panckoucke, 1823. 3 parts in an in-folio volume, red half-maroquin with corners, ornate spine, black title page, gilt head (Binding circa 1880). First edition, with 64 plates by Louis Garneray, plus an engraving in the text depicting l'Entrée du port de Brest (t. I). Magnificent collection of views of French ports, drawn and engraved by Louis Garneray (1783-1857), a marine painter who also served as a privateer under Surcouf. A fine and rare copy with the plates painted in beautiful colors. Some spotting, rubbing to corners and edges. CORRECTION TO THE CATALOGUE: TWO SHORTER SHEETS IN LIGHTER PAPER