Paris, Imprimerie de Clousier, 1780-1788. In 2nd large. 3 vols. Volume I of text, with half-title and title page with royal coat of arms of France, dedication to the Count d'Artois, volume II with title page and further frontispiece engraved by Nee on a drawing by Lorimier dated 1785, volume III, half-title, al Verso portrait of the authors within medallion, frontispiece engraved by Nee on a drawing by Lorimier of 1785 and 60 engravings numbered from 218 to 278, woodcut friezes, marbled guard cards, light browning of various papers, rare blooms and small spots, contemporary binding in marbled calfskin, plates framed by a triple thread frame, gold title within a red gusset on the back with 7 nerves, to the compartments phytomorphic friezes imprinted in gold, peeling and some abrasions, small gaps, defects.