Lavoisne's Complete Genealogical, Historical, Chronologicaland Geographical Atlas by C.V. Lavoisne - 1822

London - J. Barfield, 1822 Book. Fair. Hardcover. A scarce and delightfully hand-coloured atlas being a general guide to history, both ancient and modern. Third edition. Extremely uncommon London printing. Exhibiting an accurate account of the origin, descent, and marriages, of all the royal families, from the beginning of the world to the opening of the British parliament by his majesty George IV. Feb. 5, 1822; together with the various possessions, foreign wars, battles of renown, and remarkable events. With a key of marks and abbreviation used within the work. Containing sixty of the original sixty-four maps and tables. Lacking China, India, Africa, and America. C. V. Lavoisne is best known for his publication, in tandem with Matthew Carey, of the Complete Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, and Geographical Atlas. Verylittle known about him,though he was an activefigure within Philadelphia in the late 18th and early 19th century. C. V. Lavoisne (fl. 1795 - 1850) is a little known figure active in Philadelphia in the late 18th and early 19th century. Lavoisne is best known for his publication, in tandem with Matthew Carey, of the Complete Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, and Geographical Atlas. - See more at: http://www. geographicus. com/mm5/merchant. mvcScreen=CAD&Product_Code=lavoisne#sthash. pNiAvzNR. dpufC. V. Lavoisne (fl. 1795 - 1850) is a little known figure active in Philadelphia in the late 18th and early 19th century. Lavoisne is best known for his publication, in tandem with Matthew Carey, of the Complete Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, and Geographical Atlas. - See more at: http://www. geographicus. com/mm5/merchant. mvcScreen=CAD&Product_Code=lavoisne#sthash. pNiAvzNR. dpufCondition: In original half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally, a trifle worn, with heavy loss to the marbling and calf to the front board and spine. Both boardsare detached, unfortunately, making this work disbound. Internally, binding is strained in places, with the first few leaves working loose, and lacking four of the maps. Intermittently bright and clean, though with some scattered spotting and handling marks. Chipping to the extremities. Overall: FAIR..