2 large sheets climates/population L. C. Desnos / M. Brion, 1767, Position Respective des Peuples de la Terre / Suite de la Planche Precedente
Set of two folio size copper engravings, made by Brion de la Tour, showing the division of people around the world and the different climate zones.
The engravings are printed in a decorative frame.
Published in ´Atlas général, civil et ecclésiastique, méthodique et élémentaire pour l'étude de la géographie et de l'histoire / Chez le sieur Desnos à Paris, 1767
Louis Brion De La Tour (fl 1756-1803)
Beyond the fact that Brion was an engineer by profession and held the post of Ingenieur-Geographe du Roi, little is known of his career. He published a wide range of statistical works and a number of atlases, published by the well known French mapmaker Louis Charles Desnos (1725-1805).
Excellent condition. Thick paper. Clear print. Ample margins. Reverse side blank.
Images 35x39cm, sheets 40x52,5cm