46 volumes. 168 copper-engraved plates and maps, most folding, some quite large. (4to) 25.5x20 cm. (10x8") period calf-backed paste-paper boards, spines gilt, raised bands, gilt lettered red and black leather spine labels. "Nouvelle Edition".

An immense history of the world from the earliest times, published over a period of 22 years. Volumes 1 through 43 were published in Amsterdam and Leipzig by the firm of Arkstee & Merkus; Volumes 44 and 45 were published in Paris by J.G. Merigot; Volume 46, the index volume, was published 10 years after Volume 45, in 1802, by the Paris firm of Chez Delalain, Fils. Richly illustrated with maps, charts, engravings, etc. Rarely encountered complete, and uniformly bound.