Posthumous publication of this work proposing an integrated canal system in France linking the five main rivers and main cities and towns. There is a foldout map printed on thick quality paper of the roads of France with hand coloured lines depicting 1st and 2nd class roads and 2 section of railway. The earliest French railway dates to 1827. Size of the map without borders is 53 x 53 cm. The spine and corners have been rebacked in leather retaining previous marbled boards which have some rubbing. New end papers. periodic light foxing. Reliure en 1/2 cuire. Quleques rousseurs. Tres bon etat. Avec une 'Carte des Routes Royales de la France. Numerotees et Divisees en Trois Classes. Les lignes colore a la main. Les Chemins de Fer inclus. Dimensions 53 x 53 cm. Seller Inventory # 002970

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Title: Essai sur le Systeme General de Navigation ...

Publisher: Carillion-Goeury

Publication Date: 1829

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Map

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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