Fatout, Charles (sold)
Charles Fatout (18?? - 1882) was a French engraver, bookseller, second-hand bookseller, map seller, print seller, bookbinder, and stationer active in Paris during the second half of the 19th century. From about 1840 he was based at Boulevard Poissonnière 17, an office he may have shared with other engravers and publishers of the period. In addition to his private work, he was also employed as a senior clerk under Damascène Morgand (1840 - 1898) in the second-hand book department of the Auguste Fontaine firm, Passage de Panoramas. In 1875, Morgand separated from Fontaine, and taking Fatout along, took over the bookshop of M. E. Caen, founding, 'Librairie Morgand et Fatout' at 55 Passage des Panoramas. Fatout is described in period literature as 'cold and calculating' leading to the success of his firm. Following Fatout's death in 1882, 'Morgand et Fatout' was formally dissolved, but the firm continued under 'Morgand' until 1897. At this time, himself ready to retire, Morgand sold the business at auction to Abbé Bossout, H. Destailleur, and Émile Müller.
Manuscript color highlights the loss of Alsace and Lorraine.
Carte Pittoresque et Maritime de l'Europe Indiquant La division des Etats, let Routes et Chemins de fer...
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This is a striking 1847 Alexandre Vuillemin and Aristide-Michel Perrot pictorial map of Europe. The map has been updated in orange and gray manuscript to reflect the 1871 treaties that ended the Franco-Prussian War (1870 - 1871). (more details)
Striking map capturing the sprit of the mid-19th century.
Planisphère Illustré présentant la description géographique des parties connues de la Terre indiquant l'époque des grandes decouvertes et le nom des navigateurs, les Coloniess des Diverses Nations ainsi que le percours des bateaux à vapeur, l'époque des départs, la durée du trajet, et c.
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A striking 1850 Alexandre Vuillemin map of the world, here in its first edition, capturing the social, economic, and scientific ethos of the mid-19th century. Centered on the Bight of Benin, Vuillemin's dissected folding map covers the entire world on a Mercator Projection. The map's magnificent size allows for stupendous detail throughout and accommodates copious annotations, some of which are fascinating. Nine large vignettes illustrate dramatic scenes ranging from whaling in the Arctic and Antarctic, to jousting at ostriches in Africa. Major maritime routes are illustrated, with distances. Also, in the Arctic and Antarctic, ice flows are illustrated pictorially to high dramatic effect. Some annotations of exceptional interest including a note on the California Gold Rush (still of great interest in 1850), the cod fisheries on the Grand Banks, and the discovery of Lyakhov's ivory islands (New Siberia). In the lower quadrants statistical charts illustrate comparative mountain heights and river lengths. To either side, ethnographic charts illustrate the traditional dress of diverse peoples. (more details)
A comprehensive global guide.
Planisphère illustré présentant la description géographique des parties connues de la terre...
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This is a scarce and beautifully engraved 1853 'planisphere' world map by Alexandre Vuillemin and Langevin. It illustrates known global geography along with vignettes and explanatory notes on the history of navigation, natural resources, and the cultures of various parts of the world. (more details)